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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,379.13, 25,363.40 and 9,995.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,379.13, 25,363.40 and 9,995.63 is: 13,794.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,379.13 : 25,363.40 = 9,995.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,379.13/25,363.40 = 9,995.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,379.13x = 25,363.40 × 9,995.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,379.13x = 253,522,985.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,522,985.15/18,379.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,794.07

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