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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,625.56, 25,703.82 and 10,127.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,625.56, 25,703.82 and 10,127.67 is: 13,976.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,625.56 : 25,703.82 = 10,127.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,625.56/25,703.82 = 10,127.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,625.56x = 25,703.82 × 10,127.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,625.56x = 260,319,806.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,319,806.70/18,625.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,976.48

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