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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,368.23, 25,348.40 and 9,984.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,368.23, 25,348.40 and 9,984.91 is: 13,779.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,368.23 : 25,348.40 = 9,984.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,368.23/25,348.40 = 9,984.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,368.23x = 25,348.40 × 9,984.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,368.23x = 253,101,390.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,101,390.86/18,368.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,779.31

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