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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,335.94, 22,998.98 and 4,945.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,335.94, 22,998.98 and 4,945.26 is: 7,416.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,335.94 : 22,998.98 = 4,945.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,335.94/22,998.98 = 4,945.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,335.94x = 22,998.98 × 4,945.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,335.94x = 113,735,935.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,735,935.83/15,335.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,416.30

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