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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,410.76, 25,398.77 and 12,440.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,410.76, 25,398.77 and 12,440.25 is: 17,162.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,410.76 : 25,398.77 = 12,440.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,410.76/25,398.77 = 12,440.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,410.76x = 25,398.77 × 12,440.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,410.76x = 315,966,986.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,966,986.29/18,410.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,162.08

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