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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,202, 22,784.28 and 10,795.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,202, 22,784.28 and 10,795.60 is: 16,180.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,202 : 22,784.28 = 10,795.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,202/22,784.28 = 10,795.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,202x = 22,784.28 × 10,795.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,202x = 245,969,973.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,969,973.17/15,202
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,180.11

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