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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,316.13, 25,276.25 and 9,932.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,316.13, 25,276.25 and 9,932.63 is: 13,707.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,316.13 : 25,276.25 = 9,932.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,316.13/25,276.25 = 9,932.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,316.13x = 25,276.25 × 9,932.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,316.13x = 251,059,537.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,059,537.49/18,316.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,707.02

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