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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,844.95, 26,009.37 and 14,088.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,844.95, 26,009.37 and 14,088.74 is: 19,444.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,844.95 : 26,009.37 = 14,088.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,844.95/26,009.37 = 14,088.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,844.95x = 26,009.37 × 14,088.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,844.95x = 366,439,121.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,439,121.45/18,844.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,444.95

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