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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,275.63, 22,913.43 and 4,182.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,275.63, 22,913.43 and 4,182.41 is: 6,273.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,275.63 : 22,913.43 = 4,182.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,275.63/22,913.43 = 4,182.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,275.63x = 22,913.43 × 4,182.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,275.63x = 95,833,358.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,833,358.77/15,275.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,273.61

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