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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,280.62, 22,924.52 and 4,750.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,280.62, 22,924.52 and 4,750.11 is: 7,126.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,280.62 : 22,924.52 = 4,750.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,280.62/22,924.52 = 4,750.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,280.62x = 22,924.52 × 4,750.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,280.62x = 108,893,991.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,893,991.70/15,280.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,126.28

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