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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,249.41, 25,184.19 and 9,865.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,249.41, 25,184.19 and 9,865.91 is: 13,614.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,249.41 : 25,184.19 = 9,865.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,249.41/25,184.19 = 9,865.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,249.41x = 25,184.19 × 9,865.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,249.41x = 248,464,776.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,464,776.71/18,249.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,614.95

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