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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,399.81, 25,391.78 and 10,016.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,399.81, 25,391.78 and 10,016.31 is: 13,822.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,399.81 : 25,391.78 = 10,016.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,399.81/25,391.78 = 10,016.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,399.81x = 25,391.78 × 10,016.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,399.81x = 254,331,939.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,331,939.93/18,399.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,822.53

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