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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,308.92, 22,965.54 and 5,445.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,308.92, 22,965.54 and 5,445.28 is: 8,168.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,308.92 : 22,965.54 = 5,445.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,308.92/22,965.54 = 5,445.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,308.92x = 22,965.54 × 5,445.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,308.92x = 125,053,795.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,053,795.65/15,308.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,168.69

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