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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,209.92, 22,816.96 and 5,346.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,209.92, 22,816.96 and 5,346.94 is: 8,021.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,209.92 : 22,816.96 = 5,346.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,209.92/22,816.96 = 5,346.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,209.92x = 22,816.96 × 5,346.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,209.92x = 122,000,916.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,000,916.10/15,209.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,021.14

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