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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,619.74, 25,698.96 and 11,070.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,619.74, 25,698.96 and 11,070.26 is: 15,279.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,619.74 : 25,698.96 = 11,070.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,619.74/25,698.96 = 11,070.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,619.74x = 25,698.96 × 11,070.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,619.74x = 284,494,040.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,494,040.43/18,619.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,279.16

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