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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,651.77, 25,741.67 and 10,693.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,651.77, 25,741.67 and 10,693.97 is: 14,758.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,651.77 : 25,741.67 = 10,693.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,651.77/25,741.67 = 10,693.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,651.77x = 25,741.67 × 10,693.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,651.77x = 275,280,561.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,280,561.08/18,651.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,758.95

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