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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,300.92, 22,948.41 and 4,204.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,300.92, 22,948.41 and 4,204.76 is: 6,306.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,300.92 : 22,948.41 = 4,204.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,300.92/22,948.41 = 4,204.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,300.92x = 22,948.41 × 4,204.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,300.92x = 96,492,556.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,492,556.43/15,300.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,306.32

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