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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,229.91, 25,157.25 and 9,846.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,229.91, 25,157.25 and 9,846.41 is: 13,588.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,229.91 : 25,157.25 = 9,846.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,229.91/25,157.25 = 9,846.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,229.91x = 25,157.25 × 9,846.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,229.91x = 247,708,472.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,708,472.19/18,229.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,588.03

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