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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,220.76, 22,834.66 and 5,360.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,220.76, 22,834.66 and 5,360.12 is: 8,041.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,220.76 : 22,834.66 = 5,360.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,220.76/22,834.66 = 5,360.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,220.76x = 22,834.66 × 5,360.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,220.76x = 122,396,614.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,396,614.31/15,220.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,041.43

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