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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,140.96, 25,033.46 and 10,183.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,140.96, 25,033.46 and 10,183.73 is: 14,052.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,140.96 : 25,033.46 = 10,183.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,140.96/25,033.46 = 10,183.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,140.96x = 25,033.46 × 10,183.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,140.96x = 254,933,821.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,933,821.52/18,140.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,052.94

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