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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,404.58, 25,405.95 and 13,929.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,404.58, 25,405.95 and 13,929.58 is: 19,228.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,404.58 : 25,405.95 = 13,929.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,404.58/25,405.95 = 13,929.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,404.58x = 25,405.95 × 13,929.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,404.58x = 353,894,213.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,894,213.00/18,404.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,228.59

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