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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,292.74, 25,242.12 and 10,333.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,292.74, 25,242.12 and 10,333.44 is: 14,259.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,292.74 : 25,242.12 = 10,333.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,292.74/25,242.12 = 10,333.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,292.74x = 25,242.12 × 10,333.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,292.74x = 260,837,932.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,837,932.49/18,292.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,259.10

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