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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,219.09, 22,831.47 and 5,364.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,219.09, 22,831.47 and 5,364.63 is: 8,047.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,219.09 : 22,831.47 = 5,364.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,219.09/22,831.47 = 5,364.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,219.09x = 22,831.47 × 5,364.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,219.09x = 122,482,388.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,482,388.91/15,219.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,047.94

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