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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,773.54, 25,904.34 and 11,222.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,773.54, 25,904.34 and 11,222.94 is: 15,485.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,773.54 : 25,904.34 = 11,222.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,773.54/25,904.34 = 11,222.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,773.54x = 25,904.34 × 11,222.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,773.54x = 290,722,853.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,722,853.56/18,773.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,485.78

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