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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,303.57, 22,955.36 and 4,922.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,303.57, 22,955.36 and 4,922.61 is: 7,383.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,303.57 : 22,955.36 = 4,922.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,303.57/22,955.36 = 4,922.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,303.57x = 22,955.36 × 4,922.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,303.57x = 113,000,284.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,000,284.69/15,303.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,383.92

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