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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,322.94, 25,285.64 and 9,939.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,322.94, 25,285.64 and 9,939.44 is: 13,716.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,322.94 : 25,285.64 = 9,939.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,322.94/25,285.64 = 9,939.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,322.94x = 25,285.64 × 9,939.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,322.94x = 251,325,101.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,325,101.64/18,322.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,716.42

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