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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,308.96, 22,963.43 and 4,921.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,308.96, 22,963.43 and 4,921.52 is: 7,382.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,308.96 : 22,963.43 = 4,921.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,308.96/22,963.43 = 4,921.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,308.96x = 22,963.43 × 4,921.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,308.96x = 113,014,840.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,014,840.59/15,308.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,382.27

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