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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,307.76, 22,958.61 and 4,211.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,307.76, 22,958.61 and 4,211.58 is: 6,316.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,307.76 : 22,958.61 = 4,211.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,307.76/22,958.61 = 4,211.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,307.76x = 22,958.61 × 4,211.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,307.76x = 96,692,022.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,692,022.70/15,307.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,316.54

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