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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,294.18, 22,939.92 and 4,763.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,294.18, 22,939.92 and 4,763.76 is: 7,145.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,294.18 : 22,939.92 = 4,763.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,294.18/22,939.92 = 4,763.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,294.18x = 22,939.92 × 4,763.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,294.18x = 109,280,273.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,280,273.30/15,294.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,145.22

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