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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,467.64, 25,479.83 and 10,914.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,467.64, 25,479.83 and 10,914.66 is: 15,058.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,467.64 : 25,479.83 = 10,914.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,467.64/25,479.83 = 10,914.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,467.64x = 25,479.83 × 10,914.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,467.64x = 278,103,708.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,103,708.59/18,467.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,058.97

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