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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,239.79, 22,844.07 and 10,309.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,239.79, 22,844.07 and 10,309.92 is: 15,454.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,239.79 : 22,844.07 = 10,309.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,239.79/22,844.07 = 10,309.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,239.79x = 22,844.07 × 10,309.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,239.79x = 235,520,534.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,520,534.17/15,239.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,454.32

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