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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,211.41, 22,817.25 and 5,350.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,211.41, 22,817.25 and 5,350.77 is: 8,026.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,211.41 : 22,817.25 = 5,350.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,211.41/22,817.25 = 5,350.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,211.41x = 22,817.25 × 5,350.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,211.41x = 122,089,742.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,089,742.70/15,211.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,026.19

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