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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,305.53, 22,955.60 and 4,209.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,305.53, 22,955.60 and 4,209.54 is: 6,313.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,305.53 : 22,955.60 = 4,209.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,305.53/22,955.60 = 4,209.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,305.53x = 22,955.60 × 4,209.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,305.53x = 96,632,526.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,632,526.95/15,305.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,313.57

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