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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,301.13, 22,954.97 and 4,770.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,301.13, 22,954.97 and 4,770.92 is: 7,157.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,301.13 : 22,954.97 = 4,770.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,301.13/22,954.97 = 4,770.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,301.13x = 22,954.97 × 4,770.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,301.13x = 109,516,394.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,516,394.79/15,301.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,157.41

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