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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,819.67, 25,970.76 and 11,647.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,819.67, 25,970.76 and 11,647.68 is: 16,073.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,819.67 : 25,970.76 = 11,647.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,819.67/25,970.76 = 11,647.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,819.67x = 25,970.76 × 11,647.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,819.67x = 302,499,101.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,499,101.84/18,819.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,073.56

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