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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,230.70, 22,845.24 and 4,841.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,230.70, 22,845.24 and 4,841.64 is: 7,262.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,230.70 : 22,845.24 = 4,841.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,230.70/22,845.24 = 4,841.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,230.70x = 22,845.24 × 4,841.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,230.70x = 110,608,427.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,608,427.79/15,230.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,262.20

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