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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,229.52, 22,844.32 and 4,841.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,229.52, 22,844.32 and 4,841.04 is: 7,261.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,229.52 : 22,844.32 = 4,841.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,229.52/22,844.32 = 4,841.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,229.52x = 22,844.32 × 4,841.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,229.52x = 110,590,266.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,590,266.89/15,229.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,261.57

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