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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,208.43, 22,829.00 and 12,769.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,208.43, 22,829.00 and 12,769.92 is: 19,168.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,208.43 : 22,829.00 = 12,769.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,208.43/22,829.00 = 12,769.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,208.43x = 22,829.00 × 12,769.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,208.43x = 291,524,439.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,524,439.83/15,208.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,168.61

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