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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,604.08, 25,651.08 and 12,943.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,604.08, 25,651.08 and 12,943.44 is: 17,846.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,604.08 : 25,651.08 = 12,943.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,604.08/25,651.08 = 12,943.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,604.08x = 25,651.08 × 12,943.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,604.08x = 332,013,214.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,013,214.92/18,604.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,846.26

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