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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,760.92, 25,899.47 and 14,502.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,760.92, 25,899.47 and 14,502.36 is: 20,020.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,760.92 : 25,899.47 = 14,502.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,760.92/25,899.47 = 14,502.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,760.92x = 25,899.47 × 14,502.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,760.92x = 375,603,365.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,603,365.24/18,760.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,020.52

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