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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,284.59, 22,948.77 and 11,347.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,284.59, 22,948.77 and 11,347.99 is: 17,038.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,284.59 : 22,948.77 = 11,347.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,284.59/22,948.77 = 11,347.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,284.59x = 22,948.77 × 11,347.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,284.59x = 260,422,412.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,422,412.47/15,284.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,038.23

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