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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,273.56, 25,217.54 and 9,890.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,273.56, 25,217.54 and 9,890.04 is: 13,648.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,273.56 : 25,217.54 = 9,890.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,273.56/25,217.54 = 9,890.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,273.56x = 25,217.54 × 9,890.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,273.56x = 249,402,479.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,402,479.30/18,273.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,648.27

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