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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,267.74, 22,904.90 and 4,737.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,267.74, 22,904.90 and 4,737.54 is: 7,107.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,267.74 : 22,904.90 = 4,737.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,267.74/22,904.90 = 4,737.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,267.74x = 22,904.90 × 4,737.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,267.74x = 108,512,856.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,512,856.26/15,267.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,107.33

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