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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,269.97, 22,897.43 and 7,262.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,269.97, 22,897.43 and 7,262.51 is: 10,890.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,269.97 : 22,897.43 = 7,262.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,269.97/22,897.43 = 7,262.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,269.97x = 22,897.43 × 7,262.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,269.97x = 166,292,835.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,292,835.28/15,269.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,890.19

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