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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,123.76, 25,009.70 and 10,164.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,123.76, 25,009.70 and 10,164.52 is: 14,026.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,123.76 : 25,009.70 = 10,164.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,123.76/25,009.70 = 10,164.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,123.76x = 25,009.70 × 10,164.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,123.76x = 254,211,595.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,211,595.84/18,123.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,026.43

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