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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,269.61, 22,904.52 and 4,176.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,269.61, 22,904.52 and 4,176.05 is: 6,264.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,269.61 : 22,904.52 = 4,176.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,269.61/22,904.52 = 4,176.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,269.61x = 22,904.52 × 4,176.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,269.61x = 95,650,399.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,650,399.87/15,269.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,264.10

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