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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,194.56, 22,794.72 and 4,807.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,194.56, 22,794.72 and 4,807.84 is: 7,212.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,194.56 : 22,794.72 = 4,807.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,194.56/22,794.72 = 4,807.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,194.56x = 22,794.72 × 4,807.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,194.56x = 109,593,366.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,593,366.60/15,194.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,212.67

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