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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,601.83, 25,669.29 and 11,047.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,601.83, 25,669.29 and 11,047.77 is: 15,245.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,601.83 : 25,669.29 = 11,047.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,601.83/25,669.29 = 11,047.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,601.83x = 25,669.29 × 11,047.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,601.83x = 283,588,411.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,588,411.98/18,601.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,245.19

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