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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,194.28, 22,795.07 and 5,834.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,194.28, 22,795.07 and 5,834.38 is: 8,752.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,194.28 : 22,795.07 = 5,834.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,194.28/22,795.07 = 5,834.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,194.28x = 22,795.07 × 5,834.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,194.28x = 132,995,089.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,995,089.91/15,194.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,752.97

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