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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,333.90, 22,962.69 and 12,567.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,333.90, 22,962.69 and 12,567.42 is: 18,819.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,333.90 : 22,962.69 = 12,567.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,333.90/22,962.69 = 12,567.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,333.90x = 22,962.69 × 12,567.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,333.90x = 288,581,769.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,581,769.56/15,333.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,819.85

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