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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,297.27, 22,941.48 and 4,204.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,297.27, 22,941.48 and 4,204.32 is: 6,305.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,297.27 : 22,941.48 = 4,204.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,297.27/22,941.48 = 4,204.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,297.27x = 22,941.48 × 4,204.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,297.27x = 96,453,323.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,453,323.19/15,297.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,305.26

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