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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,254.16, 25,203.96 and 11,984.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,254.16, 25,203.96 and 11,984.76 is: 16,547.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,254.16 : 25,203.96 = 11,984.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,254.16/25,203.96 = 11,984.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,254.16x = 25,203.96 × 11,984.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,254.16x = 302,063,411.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,063,411.65/18,254.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,547.65

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