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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,218.93, 25,143.91 and 10,664.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,218.93, 25,143.91 and 10,664.80 is: 14,718.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,218.93 : 25,143.91 = 10,664.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,218.93/25,143.91 = 10,664.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,218.93x = 25,143.91 × 10,664.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,218.93x = 268,154,718.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,154,718.04/18,218.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,718.47

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