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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,767.78, 25,903.77 and 10,811.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,767.78, 25,903.77 and 10,811.42 is: 14,922.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,767.78 : 25,903.77 = 10,811.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,767.78/25,903.77 = 10,811.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,767.78x = 25,903.77 × 10,811.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,767.78x = 280,056,537.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,056,537.05/18,767.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,922.20

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