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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,284.16, 22,910.88 and 5,921.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,284.16, 22,910.88 and 5,921.76 is: 8,876.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,284.16 : 22,910.88 = 5,921.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,284.16/22,910.88 = 5,921.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,284.16x = 22,910.88 × 5,921.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,284.16x = 135,672,732.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,672,732.75/15,284.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,876.69

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