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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,714.54, 25,824.84 and 10,331.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,714.54, 25,824.84 and 10,331.22 is: 14,256.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,714.54 : 25,824.84 = 10,331.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,714.54/25,824.84 = 10,331.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,714.54x = 25,824.84 × 10,331.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,714.54x = 266,802,103.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,802,103.50/18,714.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,256.41

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