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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,839.43, 25,998.13 and 10,773

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,839.43, 25,998.13 and 10,773 is: 14,866.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,839.43 : 25,998.13 = 10,773 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,839.43/25,998.13 = 10,773/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,839.43x = 25,998.13 × 10,773
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,839.43x = 280,077,854.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,077,854.49/18,839.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,866.58

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