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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,615.02, 25,694.70 and 11,918.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,615.02, 25,694.70 and 11,918.67 is: 16,451.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,615.02 : 25,694.70 = 11,918.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,615.02/25,694.70 = 11,918.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,615.02x = 25,694.70 × 11,918.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,615.02x = 306,246,650.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,246,650.05/18,615.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,451.59

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