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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,229.16, 22,799.66 and 9,367.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,229.16, 22,799.66 and 9,367.96 is: 14,024.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,229.16 : 22,799.66 = 9,367.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,229.16/22,799.66 = 9,367.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,229.16x = 22,799.66 × 9,367.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,229.16x = 213,586,302.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,586,302.89/15,229.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,024.82

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