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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,199.88, 22,800.84 and 4,669.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,199.88, 22,800.84 and 4,669.25 is: 7,004.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,199.88 : 22,800.84 = 4,669.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,199.88/22,800.84 = 4,669.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,199.88x = 22,800.84 × 4,669.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,199.88x = 106,462,716.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,462,716.92/15,199.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,004.18

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