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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,244.54, 22,837.22 and 11,234.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,244.54, 22,837.22 and 11,234.64 is: 16,830.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,244.54 : 22,837.22 = 11,234.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,244.54/22,837.22 = 11,234.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,244.54x = 22,837.22 × 11,234.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,244.54x = 256,568,040.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,568,040.34/15,244.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,830.16

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