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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,296.58, 22,941.09 and 4,202.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,296.58, 22,941.09 and 4,202.73 is: 6,303.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,296.58 : 22,941.09 = 4,202.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,296.58/22,941.09 = 4,202.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,296.58x = 22,941.09 × 4,202.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,296.58x = 96,415,207.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,415,207.18/15,296.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,303.06

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