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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,312.67, 22,938.01 and 14,036.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,312.67, 22,938.01 and 14,036.92 is: 21,026.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,312.67 : 22,938.01 = 14,036.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,312.67/22,938.01 = 14,036.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,312.67x = 22,938.01 × 14,036.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,312.67x = 321,978,918.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,978,918.89/15,312.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,026.96

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