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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,711.27, 25,821.42 and 10,213.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,711.27, 25,821.42 and 10,213.29 is: 14,094.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,711.27 : 25,821.42 = 10,213.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,711.27/25,821.42 = 10,213.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,711.27x = 25,821.42 × 10,213.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,711.27x = 263,721,612.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,721,612.37/18,711.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,094.27

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