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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,650.52, 25,736.94 and 10,266.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,650.52, 25,736.94 and 10,266.48 is: 14,167.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,650.52 : 25,736.94 = 10,266.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,650.52/25,736.94 = 10,266.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,650.52x = 25,736.94 × 10,266.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,650.52x = 264,227,779.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,227,779.77/18,650.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,167.31

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