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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,310.75, 22,971.59 and 7,525.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,310.75, 22,971.59 and 7,525.03 is: 11,290.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,310.75 : 22,971.59 = 7,525.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,310.75/22,971.59 = 7,525.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,310.75x = 22,971.59 × 7,525.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,310.75x = 172,861,903.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,861,903.90/15,310.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,290.23

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