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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,644.56, 25,734.98 and 11,096.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,644.56, 25,734.98 and 11,096.24 is: 15,316.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,644.56 : 25,734.98 = 11,096.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,644.56/25,734.98 = 11,096.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,644.56x = 25,734.98 × 11,096.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,644.56x = 285,561,514.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,561,514.48/18,644.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,316.08

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