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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,202.56, 22,799.52 and 9,647.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,202.56, 22,799.52 and 9,647.52 is: 14,468.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,202.56 : 22,799.52 = 9,647.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,202.56/22,799.52 = 9,647.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,202.56x = 22,799.52 × 9,647.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,202.56x = 219,958,825.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,958,825.19/15,202.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,468.54

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