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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,466.88, 25,480.91 and 10,914.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,466.88, 25,480.91 and 10,914.44 is: 15,059.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,466.88 : 25,480.91 = 10,914.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,466.88/25,480.91 = 10,914.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,466.88x = 25,480.91 × 10,914.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,466.88x = 278,109,863.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,109,863.34/18,466.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,059.93

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