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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,302.07, 22,956.35 and 4,921.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,302.07, 22,956.35 and 4,921.11 is: 7,382.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,302.07 : 22,956.35 = 4,921.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,302.07/22,956.35 = 4,921.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,302.07x = 22,956.35 × 4,921.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,302.07x = 112,970,698.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,970,698.94/15,302.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,382.71

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