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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,322.65, 22,983.52 and 4,230.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,322.65, 22,983.52 and 4,230.02 is: 6,344.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,322.65 : 22,983.52 = 4,230.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,322.65/22,983.52 = 4,230.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,322.65x = 22,983.52 × 4,230.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,322.65x = 97,220,623.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,220,623.78/15,322.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,344.90

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