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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,268.97, 22,907.03 and 4,738.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,268.97, 22,907.03 and 4,738.46 is: 7,108.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,268.97 : 22,907.03 = 4,738.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,268.97/22,907.03 = 4,738.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,268.97x = 22,907.03 × 4,738.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,268.97x = 108,543,907.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,543,907.15/15,268.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,108.79

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