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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,315.41, 22,967.16 and 5,954.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,315.41, 22,967.16 and 5,954.19 is: 8,928.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,315.41 : 22,967.16 = 5,954.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,315.41/22,967.16 = 5,954.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,315.41x = 22,967.16 × 5,954.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,315.41x = 136,750,719.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,750,719.56/15,315.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,928.96

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