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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,310.93, 22,966.62 and 5,449.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,310.93, 22,966.62 and 5,449.95 is: 8,175.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,310.93 : 22,966.62 = 5,449.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,310.93/22,966.62 = 5,449.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,310.93x = 22,966.62 × 5,449.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,310.93x = 125,166,940.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,166,940.89/15,310.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,175.01

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