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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,196.82, 22,788.14 and 4,664.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,196.82, 22,788.14 and 4,664.13 is: 6,994.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,196.82 : 22,788.14 = 4,664.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,196.82/22,788.14 = 4,664.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,196.82x = 22,788.14 × 4,664.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,196.82x = 106,286,824.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,286,824.10/15,196.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,994.02

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