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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,345.06, 22,998.76 and 7,945.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,345.06, 22,998.76 and 7,945.32 is: 11,908.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,345.06 : 22,998.76 = 7,945.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,345.06/22,998.76 = 7,945.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,345.06x = 22,998.76 × 7,945.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,345.06x = 182,732,507.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,732,507.80/15,345.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,908.23

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