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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,626.76, 25,703.64 and 11,072.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,626.76, 25,703.64 and 11,072.70 is: 15,279.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,626.76 : 25,703.64 = 11,072.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,626.76/25,703.64 = 11,072.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,626.76x = 25,703.64 × 11,072.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,626.76x = 284,608,694.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,608,694.63/18,626.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,279.56

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