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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,366.54, 25,345.98 and 9,983.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,366.54, 25,345.98 and 9,983.04 is: 13,776.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,366.54 : 25,345.98 = 9,983.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,366.54/25,345.98 = 9,983.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,366.54x = 25,345.98 × 9,983.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,366.54x = 253,029,932.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,029,932.18/18,366.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,776.68

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