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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,722.08, 25,954.76 and 17,723.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,722.08, 25,954.76 and 17,723.35 is: 24,570.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,722.08 : 25,954.76 = 17,723.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,722.08/25,954.76 = 17,723.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,722.08x = 25,954.76 × 17,723.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,722.08x = 460,005,165.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,005,165.87/18,722.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,570.20

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