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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,377.52, 22,982.02 and 11,226.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,377.52, 22,982.02 and 11,226.27 is: 16,777.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,377.52 : 22,982.02 = 11,226.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,377.52/22,982.02 = 11,226.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,377.52x = 22,982.02 × 11,226.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,377.52x = 258,002,333.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,002,333.60/15,377.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,777.89

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