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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,647, 25,732.86 and 11,195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,647, 25,732.86 and 11,195 is: 15,449.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,647 : 25,732.86 = 11,195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,647/25,732.86 = 11,195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,647x = 25,732.86 × 11,195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,647x = 288,079,367.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,079,367.70/18,647
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,449.10

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