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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,282.29, 22,930.32 and 9,734.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,282.29, 22,930.32 and 9,734.19 is: 14,605.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,282.29 : 22,930.32 = 9,734.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,282.29/22,930.32 = 9,734.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,282.29x = 22,930.32 × 9,734.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,282.29x = 223,208,091.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,208,091.64/15,282.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,605.68

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