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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,204.48, 22,764.64 and 7,792.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,204.48, 22,764.64 and 7,792.96 is: 11,667.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,204.48 : 22,764.64 = 7,792.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,204.48/22,764.64 = 7,792.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,204.48x = 22,764.64 × 7,792.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,204.48x = 177,403,928.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,403,928.93/15,204.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,667.87

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