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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,149.76, 25,048.74 and 10,194.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,149.76, 25,048.74 and 10,194.54 is: 14,069.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,149.76 : 25,048.74 = 10,194.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,149.76/25,048.74 = 10,194.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,149.76x = 25,048.74 × 10,194.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,149.76x = 255,360,381.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,360,381.88/18,149.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,069.63

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