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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,310.08, 22,965.08 and 5,449.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,310.08, 22,965.08 and 5,449.74 is: 8,174.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,310.08 : 22,965.08 = 5,449.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,310.08/22,965.08 = 5,449.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,310.08x = 22,965.08 × 5,449.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,310.08x = 125,153,715.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,153,715.08/15,310.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,174.60

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