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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,584.08, 25,648.82 and 11,874.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,584.08, 25,648.82 and 11,874.18 is: 16,388.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,584.08 : 25,648.82 = 11,874.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,584.08/25,648.82 = 11,874.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,584.08x = 25,648.82 × 11,874.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,584.08x = 304,558,705.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,558,705.47/18,584.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,388.15

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