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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,711.27, 25,821.80 and 11,054.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,711.27, 25,821.80 and 11,054.80 is: 15,255.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,711.27 : 25,821.80 = 11,054.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,711.27/25,821.80 = 11,054.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,711.27x = 25,821.80 × 11,054.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,711.27x = 285,454,834.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,454,834.64/18,711.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,255.77

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