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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,320.04, 25,281.64 and 9,936.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,320.04, 25,281.64 and 9,936.54 is: 13,712.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,320.04 : 25,281.64 = 9,936.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,320.04/25,281.64 = 9,936.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,320.04x = 25,281.64 × 9,936.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,320.04x = 251,212,067.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,212,067.49/18,320.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,712.42

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