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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,495.63, 25,525.74 and 10,944.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,495.63, 25,525.74 and 10,944.36 is: 15,104.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,495.63 : 25,525.74 = 10,944.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,495.63/25,525.74 = 10,944.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,495.63x = 25,525.74 × 10,944.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,495.63x = 279,362,887.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,362,887.83/18,495.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,104.26

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