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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,241.76, 22,797.02 and 13,565.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,241.76, 22,797.02 and 13,565.06 is: 20,289.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,241.76 : 22,797.02 = 13,565.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,241.76/22,797.02 = 13,565.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,241.76x = 22,797.02 × 13,565.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,241.76x = 309,242,944.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,242,944.12/15,241.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,289.19

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