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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,992.10, 22,048.49 and 10,947.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,992.10, 22,048.49 and 10,947.62 is: 15,093.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,992.10 : 22,048.49 = 10,947.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,992.10/22,048.49 = 10,947.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,992.10x = 22,048.49 × 10,947.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,992.10x = 241,378,572.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,378,572.58/15,992.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,093.61

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