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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,677.08, 25,764.35 and 11,955.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,677.08, 25,764.35 and 11,955.47 is: 16,492.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,677.08 : 25,764.35 = 11,955.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,677.08/25,764.35 = 11,955.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,677.08x = 25,764.35 × 11,955.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,677.08x = 308,024,918.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,024,918.13/18,677.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,492.14

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