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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,266.05, 22,905.66 and 8,244.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,266.05, 22,905.66 and 8,244.67 is: 12,370.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,266.05 : 22,905.66 = 8,244.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,266.05/22,905.66 = 8,244.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,266.05x = 22,905.66 × 8,244.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,266.05x = 188,849,607.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,849,607.83/15,266.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,370.56

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