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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,255.32, 22,883.38 and 4,867.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,255.32, 22,883.38 and 4,867.07 is: 7,300.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,255.32 : 22,883.38 = 4,867.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,255.32/22,883.38 = 4,867.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,255.32x = 22,883.38 × 4,867.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,255.32x = 111,375,012.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,375,012.30/15,255.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,300.73

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