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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,348.14, 25,320.30 and 9,964.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,348.14, 25,320.30 and 9,964.64 is: 13,751.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,348.14 : 25,320.30 = 9,964.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,348.14/25,320.30 = 9,964.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,348.14x = 25,320.30 × 9,964.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,348.14x = 252,307,547.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,307,547.59/18,348.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,751.13

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