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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,333.05, 22,999.57 and 4,944.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,333.05, 22,999.57 and 4,944.80 is: 7,417.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,333.05 : 22,999.57 = 4,944.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,333.05/22,999.57 = 4,944.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,333.05x = 22,999.57 × 4,944.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,333.05x = 113,728,203.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,728,203.41/15,333.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,417.20

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