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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,015.72, 32,954.46 and 15,103.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,015.72, 32,954.46 and 15,103.72 is: 22,608.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,015.72 : 32,954.46 = 15,103.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,015.72/32,954.46 = 15,103.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,015.72x = 32,954.46 × 15,103.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,015.72x = 497,734,936.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,734,936.59/22,015.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,608.16

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