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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,300.06, 25,254.21 and 9,916.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,300.06, 25,254.21 and 9,916.56 is: 13,684.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,300.06 : 25,254.21 = 9,916.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,300.06/25,254.21 = 9,916.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,300.06x = 25,254.21 × 9,916.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,300.06x = 250,434,888.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,434,888.72/18,300.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,684.92

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