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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,650.92, 25,741.72 and 10,693.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,650.92, 25,741.72 and 10,693.20 is: 14,758.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,650.92 : 25,741.72 = 10,693.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,650.92/25,741.72 = 10,693.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,650.92x = 25,741.72 × 10,693.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,650.92x = 275,261,360.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,261,360.30/18,650.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,758.59

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