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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,264.04, 22,855.02 and 9,687.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,264.04, 22,855.02 and 9,687.18 is: 14,504.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,264.04 : 22,855.02 = 9,687.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,264.04/22,855.02 = 9,687.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,264.04x = 22,855.02 × 9,687.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,264.04x = 221,400,692.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,400,692.64/15,264.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,504.72

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