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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,325.54, 22,966.92 and 8,290.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,325.54, 22,966.92 and 8,290.42 is: 12,424.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,325.54 : 22,966.92 = 8,290.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,325.54/22,966.92 = 8,290.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,325.54x = 22,966.92 × 8,290.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,325.54x = 190,405,412.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,405,412.91/15,325.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,424.06

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