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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,674.07, 25,762.05 and 12,292.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,674.07, 25,762.05 and 12,292.44 is: 16,958.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,674.07 : 25,762.05 = 12,292.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,674.07/25,762.05 = 12,292.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,674.07x = 25,762.05 × 12,292.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,674.07x = 316,678,453.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,678,453.90/18,674.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,958.19

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