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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,297.24, 25,250.19 and 9,913.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,297.24, 25,250.19 and 9,913.74 is: 13,680.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,297.24 : 25,250.19 = 9,913.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,297.24/25,250.19 = 9,913.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,297.24x = 25,250.19 × 9,913.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,297.24x = 250,323,818.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,323,818.61/18,297.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,680.96

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