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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,305.58, 22,953.30 and 5,944.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,305.58, 22,953.30 and 5,944.92 is: 8,915.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,305.58 : 22,953.30 = 5,944.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,305.58/22,953.30 = 5,944.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,305.58x = 22,953.30 × 5,944.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,305.58x = 136,455,532.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,455,532.24/15,305.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,915.41

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