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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,288.61, 22,932.94 and 4,195.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,288.61, 22,932.94 and 4,195.45 is: 6,293.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,288.61 : 22,932.94 = 4,195.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,288.61/22,932.94 = 4,195.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,288.61x = 22,932.94 × 4,195.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,288.61x = 96,214,003.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,214,003.12/15,288.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,293.18

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