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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,330.76, 25,296.47 and 9,947.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,330.76, 25,296.47 and 9,947.26 is: 13,727.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,330.76 : 25,296.47 = 9,947.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,330.76/25,296.47 = 9,947.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,330.76x = 25,296.47 × 9,947.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,330.76x = 251,630,564.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,630,564.17/18,330.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,727.23

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