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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,273.93, 22,910.90 and 8,696.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,273.93, 22,910.90 and 8,696.73 is: 13,045.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,273.93 : 22,910.90 = 8,696.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,273.93/22,910.90 = 8,696.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,273.93x = 22,910.90 × 8,696.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,273.93x = 199,249,867.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,249,867.87/15,273.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,045.10

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