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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,483.04, 25,473.62 and 13,996.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,483.04, 25,473.62 and 13,996.04 is: 19,289.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,483.04 : 25,473.62 = 13,996.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,483.04/25,473.62 = 13,996.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,483.04x = 25,473.62 × 13,996.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,483.04x = 356,529,804.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,529,804.46/18,483.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,289.57

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