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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,267.99, 22,904.27 and 5,406.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,267.99, 22,904.27 and 5,406.45 is: 8,110.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,267.99 : 22,904.27 = 5,406.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,267.99/22,904.27 = 5,406.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,267.99x = 22,904.27 × 5,406.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,267.99x = 123,830,697.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,830,697.89/15,267.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,110.48

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