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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,649.63, 25,736.43 and 10,266.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,649.63, 25,736.43 and 10,266.13 is: 14,167.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,649.63 : 25,736.43 = 10,266.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,649.63/25,736.43 = 10,266.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,649.63x = 25,736.43 × 10,266.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,649.63x = 264,213,536.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,213,536.12/18,649.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,167.23

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