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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,806.10, 25,951.50 and 10,848.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,806.10, 25,951.50 and 10,848.48 is: 14,970.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,806.10 : 25,951.50 = 10,848.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,806.10/25,951.50 = 10,848.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,806.10x = 25,951.50 × 10,848.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,806.10x = 281,534,328.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,534,328.72/18,806.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,970.37

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