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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,659.41, 25,748.81 and 10,275.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,659.41, 25,748.81 and 10,275.91 is: 14,180.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,659.41 : 25,748.81 = 10,275.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,659.41/25,748.81 = 10,275.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,659.41x = 25,748.81 × 10,275.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,659.41x = 264,592,454.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,592,454.17/18,659.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,180.11

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