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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,199.71, 22,798.88 and 4,669.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,199.71, 22,798.88 and 4,669.30 is: 7,003.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,199.71 : 22,798.88 = 4,669.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,199.71/22,798.88 = 4,669.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,199.71x = 22,798.88 × 4,669.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,199.71x = 106,454,810.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,454,810.38/15,199.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,003.74

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