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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,211.58, 22,819.53 and 4,682.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,211.58, 22,819.53 and 4,682.48 is: 7,024.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,211.58 : 22,819.53 = 4,682.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,211.58/22,819.53 = 4,682.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,211.58x = 22,819.53 × 4,682.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,211.58x = 106,851,898.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,851,898.01/15,211.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,024.38

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