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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,348.33, 25,320.83 and 9,964.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,348.33, 25,320.83 and 9,964.83 is: 13,751.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,348.33 : 25,320.83 = 9,964.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,348.33/25,320.83 = 9,964.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,348.33x = 25,320.83 × 9,964.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,348.33x = 252,317,716.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,317,716.58/18,348.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,751.54

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