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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,256.69, 22,875.97 and 4,723.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,256.69, 22,875.97 and 4,723.59 is: 7,082.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,256.69 : 22,875.97 = 4,723.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,256.69/22,875.97 = 4,723.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,256.69x = 22,875.97 × 4,723.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,256.69x = 108,056,703.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,056,703.13/15,256.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,082.58

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