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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,299.60, 22,895.94 and 13,243.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,299.60, 22,895.94 and 13,243.82 is: 19,819.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,299.60 : 22,895.94 = 13,243.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,299.60/22,895.94 = 13,243.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,299.60x = 22,895.94 × 13,243.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,299.60x = 303,229,708.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,229,708.09/15,299.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,819.45

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