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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,757.63, 25,881.94 and 10,691.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,757.63, 25,881.94 and 10,691.12 is: 14,751.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,757.63 : 25,881.94 = 10,691.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,757.63/25,881.94 = 10,691.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,757.63x = 25,881.94 × 10,691.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,757.63x = 276,706,944.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,706,944.30/18,757.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,751.70

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