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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,842.64, 25,998.98 and 10,775.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,842.64, 25,998.98 and 10,775.84 is: 14,868.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,842.64 : 25,998.98 = 10,775.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,842.64/25,998.98 = 10,775.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,842.64x = 25,998.98 × 10,775.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,842.64x = 280,160,848.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,160,848.64/18,842.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,868.45

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