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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,294.03, 25,232.67 and 11,908.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,294.03, 25,232.67 and 11,908.86 is: 16,425.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,294.03 : 25,232.67 = 11,908.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,294.03/25,232.67 = 11,908.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,294.03x = 25,232.67 × 11,908.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,294.03x = 300,492,334.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,492,334.46/18,294.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,425.70

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