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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,266.04, 22,904.10 and 4,879.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,266.04, 22,904.10 and 4,879.32 is: 7,320.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,266.04 : 22,904.10 = 4,879.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,266.04/22,904.10 = 4,879.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,266.04x = 22,904.10 × 4,879.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,266.04x = 111,756,433.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,756,433.21/15,266.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,320.59

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