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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,298.05, 25,251.32 and 9,914.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,298.05, 25,251.32 and 9,914.55 is: 13,682.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,298.05 : 25,251.32 = 9,914.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,298.05/25,251.32 = 9,914.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,298.05x = 25,251.32 × 9,914.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,298.05x = 250,355,474.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,355,474.71/18,298.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,682.08

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