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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,486.16, 25,511.83 and 10,936.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,486.16, 25,511.83 and 10,936.91 is: 15,093.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,486.16 : 25,511.83 = 10,936.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,486.16/25,511.83 = 10,936.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,486.16x = 25,511.83 × 10,936.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,486.16x = 279,020,533.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,020,533.96/18,486.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,093.48

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