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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,652.73, 25,739.97 and 10,154.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,652.73, 25,739.97 and 10,154.67 is: 14,013.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,652.73 : 25,739.97 = 10,154.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,652.73/25,739.97 = 10,154.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,652.73x = 25,739.97 × 10,154.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,652.73x = 261,380,990.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,380,990.90/18,652.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,013.01

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