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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,259.46, 22,865.43 and 7,353.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,259.46, 22,865.43 and 7,353.42 is: 11,018.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,259.46 : 22,865.43 = 7,353.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,259.46/22,865.43 = 7,353.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,259.46x = 22,865.43 × 7,353.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,259.46x = 168,139,110.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,139,110.27/15,259.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,018.68

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