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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,604.73, 25,674.99 and 10,106.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,604.73, 25,674.99 and 10,106.85 is: 13,947.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,604.73 : 25,674.99 = 10,106.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,604.73/25,674.99 = 10,106.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,604.73x = 25,674.99 × 10,106.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,604.73x = 259,493,272.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,493,272.68/18,604.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,947.70

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