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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,289.95, 22,934.93 and 4,196.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,289.95, 22,934.93 and 4,196.70 is: 6,295.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,289.95 : 22,934.93 = 4,196.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,289.95/22,934.93 = 4,196.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,289.95x = 22,934.93 × 4,196.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,289.95x = 96,250,999.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,250,999.75/15,289.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,295.05

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