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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,791.06, 25,936.34 and 10,838.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,791.06, 25,936.34 and 10,838.07 is: 14,959.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,791.06 : 25,936.34 = 10,838.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,791.06/25,936.34 = 10,838.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,791.06x = 25,936.34 × 10,838.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,791.06x = 281,099,814.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,099,814.27/18,791.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,959.24

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