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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,223.82, 25,148.76 and 10,265.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,223.82, 25,148.76 and 10,265.84 is: 14,166.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,223.82 : 25,148.76 = 10,265.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,223.82/25,148.76 = 10,265.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,223.82x = 25,148.76 × 10,265.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,223.82x = 258,173,146.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,173,146.36/18,223.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,166.80

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