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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,659.44, 25,748.87 and 10,275.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,659.44, 25,748.87 and 10,275.94 is: 14,180.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,659.44 : 25,748.87 = 10,275.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,659.44/25,748.87 = 10,275.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,659.44x = 25,748.87 × 10,275.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,659.44x = 264,593,910.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,593,910.86/18,659.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,180.16

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