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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,649.64, 25,736.49 and 10,266.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,649.64, 25,736.49 and 10,266.14 is: 14,167.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,649.64 : 25,736.49 = 10,266.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,649.64/25,736.49 = 10,266.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,649.64x = 25,736.49 × 10,266.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,649.64x = 264,214,409.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,214,409.45/18,649.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,167.27

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