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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,498.85, 25,526.44 and 10,945.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,498.85, 25,526.44 and 10,945.50 is: 15,103.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,498.85 : 25,526.44 = 10,945.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,498.85/25,526.44 = 10,945.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,498.85x = 25,526.44 × 10,945.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,498.85x = 279,399,566.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,399,566.98/18,498.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,103.62

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