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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,795.73, 25,936.97 and 10,730.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,795.73, 25,936.97 and 10,730.31 is: 14,807.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,795.73 : 25,936.97 = 10,730.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,795.73/25,936.97 = 10,730.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,795.73x = 25,936.97 × 10,730.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,795.73x = 278,311,694.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,311,694.61/18,795.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,807.18

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