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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,276.82, 22,910.72 and 4,602.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,276.82, 22,910.72 and 4,602.74 is: 6,902.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,276.82 : 22,910.72 = 4,602.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,276.82/22,910.72 = 4,602.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,276.82x = 22,910.72 × 4,602.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,276.82x = 105,452,087.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,452,087.37/15,276.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,902.75

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