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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,520.10, 25,553.67 and 10,962.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,520.10, 25,553.67 and 10,962.65 is: 15,126.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,520.10 : 25,553.67 = 10,962.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,520.10/25,553.67 = 10,962.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,520.10x = 25,553.67 × 10,962.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,520.10x = 280,135,940.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,135,940.43/18,520.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,126.05

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