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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,687.97, 25,795.64 and 11,136.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,687.97, 25,795.64 and 11,136.67 is: 15,372.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,687.97 : 25,795.64 = 11,136.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,687.97/25,795.64 = 11,136.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,687.97x = 25,795.64 × 11,136.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,687.97x = 287,277,530.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,277,530.12/18,687.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,372.32

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