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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,347.82, 25,319.97 and 9,964.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,347.82, 25,319.97 and 9,964.26 is: 13,750.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,347.82 : 25,319.97 = 9,964.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,347.82/25,319.97 = 9,964.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,347.82x = 25,319.97 × 9,964.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,347.82x = 252,294,764.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,294,764.27/18,347.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,750.67

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