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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,299.00, 22,926.61 and 8,711.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,299.00, 22,926.61 and 8,711.58 is: 13,054.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,299.00 : 22,926.61 = 8,711.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,299.00/22,926.61 = 8,711.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,299.00x = 22,926.61 × 8,711.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,299.00x = 199,726,953.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,726,953.59/15,299.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,054.91

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