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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,318.61, 25,279.77 and 9,935.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,318.61, 25,279.77 and 9,935.11 is: 13,710.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,318.61 : 25,279.77 = 9,935.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,318.61/25,279.77 = 9,935.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,318.61x = 25,279.77 × 9,935.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,318.61x = 251,157,295.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,157,295.72/18,318.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,710.50

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