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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,341.07, 22,992.76 and 7,941.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,341.07, 22,992.76 and 7,941.31 is: 11,902.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,341.07 : 22,992.76 = 7,941.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,341.07/22,992.76 = 7,941.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,341.07x = 22,992.76 × 7,941.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,341.07x = 182,592,634.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,592,634.92/15,341.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,902.21

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