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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,268.05, 22,904.91 and 5,404.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,268.05, 22,904.91 and 5,404.68 is: 8,108.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,268.05 : 22,904.91 = 5,404.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,268.05/22,904.91 = 5,404.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,268.05x = 22,904.91 × 5,404.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,268.05x = 123,793,708.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,793,708.98/15,268.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,108.02

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