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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,275.03, 22,918.22 and 4,887.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,275.03, 22,918.22 and 4,887.59 is: 7,333.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,275.03 : 22,918.22 = 4,887.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,275.03/22,918.22 = 4,887.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,275.03x = 22,918.22 × 4,887.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,275.03x = 112,014,862.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,014,862.89/15,275.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,333.20

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