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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,727.76, 25,844.24 and 10,344.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,727.76, 25,844.24 and 10,344.26 is: 14,275.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,727.76 : 25,844.24 = 10,344.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,727.76/25,844.24 = 10,344.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,727.76x = 25,844.24 × 10,344.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,727.76x = 267,339,357.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,339,357.12/18,727.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,275.03

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