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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,311.76, 25,270.26 and 9,928.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,311.76, 25,270.26 and 9,928.26 is: 13,701.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,311.76 : 25,270.26 = 9,928.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,311.76/25,270.26 = 9,928.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,311.76x = 25,270.26 × 9,928.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,311.76x = 250,889,711.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,889,711.55/18,311.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,701.02

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