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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,792.73, 25,933.93 and 10,409.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,792.73, 25,933.93 and 10,409.23 is: 14,364.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,792.73 : 25,933.93 = 10,409.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,792.73/25,933.93 = 10,409.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,792.73x = 25,933.93 × 10,409.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,792.73x = 269,952,242.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,952,242.17/18,792.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,364.72

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