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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,211.92, 22,816.08 and 4,117.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,211.92, 22,816.08 and 4,117.92 is: 6,176.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,211.92 : 22,816.08 = 4,117.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,211.92/22,816.08 = 4,117.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,211.92x = 22,816.08 × 4,117.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,211.92x = 93,954,792.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,954,792.15/15,211.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,176.39

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