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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,284.54, 22,928.95 and 14,444.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,284.54, 22,928.95 and 14,444.16 is: 21,668.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,284.54 : 22,928.95 = 14,444.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,284.54/22,928.95 = 14,444.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,284.54x = 22,928.95 × 14,444.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,284.54x = 331,189,350.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,189,350.21/15,284.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,668.26

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