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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,710.58, 25,821.78 and 10,754.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,710.58, 25,821.78 and 10,754.04 is: 14,841.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,710.58 : 25,821.78 = 10,754.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,710.58/25,821.78 = 10,754.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,710.58x = 25,821.78 × 10,754.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,710.58x = 277,688,454.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,688,454.99/18,710.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,841.25

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