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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,226.13, 25,163.01 and 11,949.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,226.13, 25,163.01 and 11,949.44 is: 16,497.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,226.13 : 25,163.01 = 11,949.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,226.13/25,163.01 = 11,949.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,226.13x = 25,163.01 × 11,949.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,226.13x = 300,683,752.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,683,752.40/18,226.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,497.40

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