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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,210.41, 22,815.75 and 5,349.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,210.41, 22,815.75 and 5,349.77 is: 8,024.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,210.41 : 22,815.75 = 5,349.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,210.41/22,815.75 = 5,349.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,210.41x = 22,815.75 × 5,349.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,210.41x = 122,058,900.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,058,900.80/15,210.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,024.69

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