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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,325.56, 22,966.92 and 8,290.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,325.56, 22,966.92 and 8,290.44 is: 12,424.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,325.56 : 22,966.92 = 8,290.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,325.56/22,966.92 = 8,290.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,325.56x = 22,966.92 × 8,290.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,325.56x = 190,405,872.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,405,872.24/15,325.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,424.07

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