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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,380.22, 25,363.92 and 10,826.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,380.22, 25,363.92 and 10,826.86 is: 14,940.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,380.22 : 25,363.92 = 10,826.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,380.22/25,363.92 = 10,826.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,380.22x = 25,363.92 × 10,826.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,380.22x = 274,611,610.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,611,610.89/18,380.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,940.61

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