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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,807.02, 25,926.21 and 14,322.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,807.02, 25,926.21 and 14,322.98 is: 19,744.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,807.02 : 25,926.21 = 14,322.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,807.02/25,926.21 = 14,322.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,807.02x = 25,926.21 × 14,322.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,807.02x = 371,340,652.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,340,652.12/18,807.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,744.79

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