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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,614.04, 25,686.84 and 10,230.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,614.04, 25,686.84 and 10,230.52 is: 14,117.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,614.04 : 25,686.84 = 10,230.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,614.04/25,686.84 = 10,230.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,614.04x = 25,686.84 × 10,230.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,614.04x = 262,789,730.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,789,730.36/18,614.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,117.82

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