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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,273.63, 22,910.43 and 4,180.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,273.63, 22,910.43 and 4,180.41 is: 6,270.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,273.63 : 22,910.43 = 4,180.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,273.63/22,910.43 = 4,180.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,273.63x = 22,910.43 × 4,180.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,273.63x = 95,774,990.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,774,990.68/15,273.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,270.61

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