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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,265.72, 22,863.03 and 14,845.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,265.72, 22,863.03 and 14,845.33 is: 22,233.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,265.72 : 22,863.03 = 14,845.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,265.72/22,863.03 = 14,845.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,265.72x = 22,863.03 × 14,845.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,265.72x = 339,409,194.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,409,194.71/15,265.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,233.43

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