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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,295.66, 22,929.90 and 5,433.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,295.66, 22,929.90 and 5,433.64 is: 8,145.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,295.66 : 22,929.90 = 5,433.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,295.66/22,929.90 = 5,433.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,295.66x = 22,929.90 × 5,433.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,295.66x = 124,592,821.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,592,821.84/15,295.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,145.63

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