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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,273.91, 22,906.60 and 5,410.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,273.91, 22,906.60 and 5,410.54 is: 8,114.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,273.91 : 22,906.60 = 5,410.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,273.91/22,906.60 = 5,410.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,273.91x = 22,906.60 × 5,410.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,273.91x = 123,937,075.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,937,075.56/15,273.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,114.30

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