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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,195.69, 22,795.81 and 5,333.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,195.69, 22,795.81 and 5,333.23 is: 8,000.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,195.69 : 22,795.81 = 5,333.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,195.69/22,795.81 = 5,333.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,195.69x = 22,795.81 × 5,333.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,195.69x = 121,575,297.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,575,297.77/15,195.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,000.64

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