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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,299.22, 22,932.42 and 7,901.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,299.22, 22,932.42 and 7,901.70 is: 11,844.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,299.22 : 22,932.42 = 7,901.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,299.22/22,932.42 = 7,901.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,299.22x = 22,932.42 × 7,901.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,299.22x = 181,205,103.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,205,103.11/15,299.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,844.07

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