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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,667.26, 25,761.78 and 10,283.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,667.26, 25,761.78 and 10,283.76 is: 14,192.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,667.26 : 25,761.78 = 10,283.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,667.26/25,761.78 = 10,283.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,667.26x = 25,761.78 × 10,283.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,667.26x = 264,927,962.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,927,962.69/18,667.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,192.12

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