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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,210.66, 22,815.91 and 4,117.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,210.66, 22,815.91 and 4,117.31 is: 6,175.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,210.66 : 22,815.91 = 4,117.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,210.66/22,815.91 = 4,117.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,210.66x = 22,815.91 × 4,117.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,210.66x = 93,940,174.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,940,174.40/15,210.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,175.94

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