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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,153.52, 25,058.30 and 10,983.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,153.52, 25,058.30 and 10,983.80 is: 15,161.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,153.52 : 25,058.30 = 10,983.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,153.52/25,058.30 = 10,983.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,153.52x = 25,058.30 × 10,983.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,153.52x = 275,235,363.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,235,363.27/18,153.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,161.54

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