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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,651.44, 25,739.01 and 10,267.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,651.44, 25,739.01 and 10,267.94 is: 14,169.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,651.44 : 25,739.01 = 10,267.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,651.44/25,739.01 = 10,267.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,651.44x = 25,739.01 × 10,267.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,651.44x = 264,286,610.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,286,610.34/18,651.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,169.77

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