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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,699.93, 25,793.44 and 14,916.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,699.93, 25,793.44 and 14,916.42 is: 20,574.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,699.93 : 25,793.44 = 14,916.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,699.93/25,793.44 = 14,916.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,699.93x = 25,793.44 × 14,916.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,699.93x = 384,745,746.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,745,746.99/18,699.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,574.72

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