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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,662.91, 25,756.68 and 10,707.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,662.91, 25,756.68 and 10,707.63 is: 14,777.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,662.91 : 25,756.68 = 10,707.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,662.91/25,756.68 = 10,707.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,662.91x = 25,756.68 × 10,707.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,662.91x = 275,792,999.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,792,999.47/18,662.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,777.60

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