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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,312.06, 25,270.65 and 9,928.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,312.06, 25,270.65 and 9,928.56 is: 13,701.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,312.06 : 25,270.65 = 9,928.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,312.06/25,270.65 = 9,928.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,312.06x = 25,270.65 × 9,928.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,312.06x = 250,901,164.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,901,164.76/18,312.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,701.42

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