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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,296.85, 22,942.76 and 4,907.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,296.85, 22,942.76 and 4,907.25 is: 7,360.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,296.85 : 22,942.76 = 4,907.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,296.85/22,942.76 = 4,907.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,296.85x = 22,942.76 × 4,907.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,296.85x = 112,585,834.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,585,834.47/15,296.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,360.07

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