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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,289.73, 25,241.88 and 10,332.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,289.73, 25,241.88 and 10,332.47 is: 14,259.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,289.73 : 25,241.88 = 10,332.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,289.73/25,241.88 = 10,332.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,289.73x = 25,241.88 × 10,332.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,289.73x = 260,810,821.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,810,821.52/18,289.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,259.96

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