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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,655.15, 25,745.93 and 13,931.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,655.15, 25,745.93 and 13,931.23 is: 19,226.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,655.15 : 25,745.93 = 13,931.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,655.15/25,745.93 = 13,931.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,655.15x = 25,745.93 × 13,931.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,655.15x = 358,672,434.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,672,434.92/18,655.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,226.46

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