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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,306.74, 25,263.30 and 9,923.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,306.74, 25,263.30 and 9,923.24 is: 13,694.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,306.74 : 25,263.30 = 9,923.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,306.74/25,263.30 = 9,923.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,306.74x = 25,263.30 × 9,923.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,306.74x = 250,693,789.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,693,789.09/18,306.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,694.07

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