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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,265.08, 22,890.96 and 5,401.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,265.08, 22,890.96 and 5,401.08 is: 8,099.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,265.08 : 22,890.96 = 5,401.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,265.08/22,890.96 = 5,401.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,265.08x = 22,890.96 × 5,401.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,265.08x = 123,635,906.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,635,906.24/15,265.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,099.26

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