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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,799.97, 25,943.97 and 11,246.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,799.97, 25,943.97 and 11,246.62 is: 15,520.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,799.97 : 25,943.97 = 11,246.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,799.97/25,943.97 = 11,246.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,799.97x = 25,943.97 × 11,246.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,799.97x = 291,781,864.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,781,864.85/18,799.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,520.33

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