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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,448.97, 25,462.82 and 10,894.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,448.97, 25,462.82 and 10,894.79 is: 15,036.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,448.97 : 25,462.82 = 10,894.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,448.97/25,462.82 = 10,894.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,448.97x = 25,462.82 × 10,894.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,448.97x = 277,412,167.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,412,167.60/18,448.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,036.73

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