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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,297.94, 25,251.26 and 9,914.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,297.94, 25,251.26 and 9,914.44 is: 13,681.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,297.94 : 25,251.26 = 9,914.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,297.94/25,251.26 = 9,914.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,297.94x = 25,251.26 × 9,914.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,297.94x = 250,352,102.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,352,102.19/18,297.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,681.98

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