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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,290.59, 22,939.18 and 4,760.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,290.59, 22,939.18 and 4,760.39 is: 7,141.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,290.59 : 22,939.18 = 4,760.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,290.59/22,939.18 = 4,760.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,290.59x = 22,939.18 × 4,760.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,290.59x = 109,199,443.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,199,443.08/15,290.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,141.61

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