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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,284.00, 22,929.44 and 5,423.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,284.00, 22,929.44 and 5,423.26 is: 8,136.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,284.00 : 22,929.44 = 5,423.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,284.00/22,929.44 = 5,423.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,284.00x = 22,929.44 × 5,423.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,284.00x = 124,352,287.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,352,287.66/15,284.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,136.11

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