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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,290.07, 25,258.23 and 15,621.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,290.07, 25,258.23 and 15,621.93 is: 21,573.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,290.07 : 25,258.23 = 15,621.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,290.07/25,258.23 = 15,621.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,290.07x = 25,258.23 × 15,621.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,290.07x = 394,582,300.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,582,300.98/18,290.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,573.58

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