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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,275.53, 22,916.03 and 10,021.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,275.53, 22,916.03 and 10,021.26 is: 15,033.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,275.53 : 22,916.03 = 10,021.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,275.53/22,916.03 = 10,021.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,275.53x = 22,916.03 × 10,021.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,275.53x = 229,647,444.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,647,444.69/15,275.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,033.68

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