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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,265.05, 22,904.16 and 8,243.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,265.05, 22,904.16 and 8,243.67 is: 12,369.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,265.05 : 22,904.16 = 8,243.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,265.05/22,904.16 = 8,243.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,265.05x = 22,904.16 × 8,243.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,265.05x = 188,814,336.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,814,336.67/15,265.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,369.06

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