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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,270.08, 22,905.60 and 4,889.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,270.08, 22,905.60 and 4,889.60 is: 7,334.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,270.08 : 22,905.60 = 4,889.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,270.08/22,905.60 = 4,889.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,270.08x = 22,905.60 × 4,889.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,270.08x = 111,999,221.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,999,221.76/15,270.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,334.55

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