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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,306.28, 25,262.64 and 9,922.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,306.28, 25,262.64 and 9,922.78 is: 13,693.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,306.28 : 25,262.64 = 9,922.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,306.28/25,262.64 = 9,922.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,306.28x = 25,262.64 × 9,922.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,306.28x = 250,675,618.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,675,618.94/18,306.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,693.42

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