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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,844.93, 26,008.07 and 10,779.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,844.93, 26,008.07 and 10,779.34 is: 14,876.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,844.93 : 26,008.07 = 10,779.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,844.93/26,008.07 = 10,779.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,844.93x = 26,008.07 × 10,779.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,844.93x = 280,349,829.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,349,829.27/18,844.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,876.67

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