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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,992.11, 22,060.75 and 9,275.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,992.11, 22,060.75 and 9,275.29 is: 12,795.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,992.11 : 22,060.75 = 9,275.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,992.11/22,060.75 = 9,275.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,992.11x = 22,060.75 × 9,275.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,992.11x = 204,619,853.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,619,853.87/15,992.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,795.05

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