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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,480.93, 25,503.69 and 10,097.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,480.93, 25,503.69 and 10,097.43 is: 13,934.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,480.93 : 25,503.69 = 10,097.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,480.93/25,503.69 = 10,097.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,480.93x = 25,503.69 × 10,097.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,480.93x = 257,521,724.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,521,724.52/18,480.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,934.46

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