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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,647.76, 25,734.72 and 10,690.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,647.76, 25,734.72 and 10,690.74 is: 14,753.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,647.76 : 25,734.72 = 10,690.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,647.76/25,734.72 = 10,690.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,647.76x = 25,734.72 × 10,690.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,647.76x = 275,123,200.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,123,200.49/18,647.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,753.69

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