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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,712.73, 25,824.54 and 10,755.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,712.73, 25,824.54 and 10,755.69 is: 14,843.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,712.73 : 25,824.54 = 10,755.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,712.73/25,824.54 = 10,755.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,712.73x = 25,824.54 × 10,755.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,712.73x = 277,760,746.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,760,746.63/18,712.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,843.42

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