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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,744.76, 25,867.42 and 10,361.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,744.76, 25,867.42 and 10,361.08 is: 14,298.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,744.76 : 25,867.42 = 10,361.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,744.76/25,867.42 = 10,361.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,744.76x = 25,867.42 × 10,361.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,744.76x = 268,014,408.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,014,408.01/18,744.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,298.10

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