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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,273.51, 25,217.55 and 9,890.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,273.51, 25,217.55 and 9,890.01 is: 13,648.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,273.51 : 25,217.55 = 9,890.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,273.51/25,217.55 = 9,890.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,273.51x = 25,217.55 × 9,890.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,273.51x = 249,401,821.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,401,821.68/18,273.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,648.27

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