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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,623.17, 25,697.82 and 10,664.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,623.17, 25,697.82 and 10,664.92 is: 14,716.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,623.17 : 25,697.82 = 10,664.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,623.17/25,697.82 = 10,664.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,623.17x = 25,697.82 × 10,664.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,623.17x = 274,065,194.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,065,194.47/18,623.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,716.36

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