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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,159.52, 25,062.48 and 10,203.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,159.52, 25,062.48 and 10,203.29 is: 14,081.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,159.52 : 25,062.48 = 10,203.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,159.52/25,062.48 = 10,203.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,159.52x = 25,062.48 × 10,203.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,159.52x = 255,719,621.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,719,621.36/18,159.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,081.85

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