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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,296.97, 22,947.74 and 4,767.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,296.97, 22,947.74 and 4,767.98 is: 7,152.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,296.97 : 22,947.74 = 4,767.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,296.97/22,947.74 = 4,767.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,296.97x = 22,947.74 × 4,767.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,296.97x = 109,414,226.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,414,226.79/15,296.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,152.67

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