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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,310.81, 22,968.19 and 10,558.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,310.81, 22,968.19 and 10,558.13 is: 15,838.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,310.81 : 22,968.19 = 10,558.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,310.81/22,968.19 = 10,558.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,310.81x = 22,968.19 × 10,558.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,310.81x = 242,501,135.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,501,135.88/15,310.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,838.56

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