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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,221.33, 22,834.13 and 4,692.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,221.33, 22,834.13 and 4,692.19 is: 7,038.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,221.33 : 22,834.13 = 4,692.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,221.33/22,834.13 = 4,692.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,221.33x = 22,834.13 × 4,692.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,221.33x = 107,142,052.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,142,052.98/15,221.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,038.94

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