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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,660.15, 25,749.83 and 10,276.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,660.15, 25,749.83 and 10,276.65 is: 14,181.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,660.15 : 25,749.83 = 10,276.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,660.15/25,749.83 = 10,276.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,660.15x = 25,749.83 × 10,276.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,660.15x = 264,622,016.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,622,016.16/18,660.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,181.13

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