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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,730.63, 25,848.47 and 10,347.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,730.63, 25,848.47 and 10,347.13 is: 14,279.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,730.63 : 25,848.47 = 10,347.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,730.63/25,848.47 = 10,347.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,730.63x = 25,848.47 × 10,347.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,730.63x = 267,457,479.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,457,479.39/18,730.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,279.15

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