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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,295.99, 22,955.68 and 7,403.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,295.99, 22,955.68 and 7,403.15 is: 11,110.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,295.99 : 22,955.68 = 7,403.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,295.99/22,955.68 = 7,403.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,295.99x = 22,955.68 × 7,403.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,295.99x = 169,944,259.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,944,259.09/15,295.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,110.38

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