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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.93, 26.07 and 18.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.93, 26.07 and 18.18 is: 25.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.93 : 26.07 = 18.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.93/26.07 = 18.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.93x = 26.07 × 18.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.93x = 473.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473.95/18.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.04

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