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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,751.65, 25,878.24 and 10,795.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,751.65, 25,878.24 and 10,795.02 is: 14,897.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,751.65 : 25,878.24 = 10,795.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,751.65/25,878.24 = 10,795.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,751.65x = 25,878.24 × 10,795.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,751.65x = 279,356,118.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,356,118.36/18,751.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,897.68

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