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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,296.97, 22,929.95 and 10,367.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,296.97, 22,929.95 and 10,367.10 is: 15,540.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,296.97 : 22,929.95 = 10,367.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,296.97/22,929.95 = 10,367.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,296.97x = 22,929.95 × 10,367.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,296.97x = 237,717,032.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,717,032.81/15,296.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,540.14

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