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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,264.09, 22,904.64 and 8,243.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,264.09, 22,904.64 and 8,243.96 is: 12,370.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,264.09 : 22,904.64 = 8,243.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,264.09/22,904.64 = 8,243.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,264.09x = 22,904.64 × 8,243.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,264.09x = 188,824,821.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,824,821.45/15,264.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,370.53

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