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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,329.76, 25,295.09 and 9,946.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,329.76, 25,295.09 and 9,946.26 is: 13,725.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,329.76 : 25,295.09 = 9,946.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,329.76/25,295.09 = 9,946.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,329.76x = 25,295.09 × 9,946.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,329.76x = 251,591,492.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,591,492.13/18,329.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,725.85

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