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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,845.21, 26,006.70 and 10,348.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,845.21, 26,006.70 and 10,348.12 is: 14,280.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,845.21 : 26,006.70 = 10,348.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,845.21/26,006.70 = 10,348.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,845.21x = 26,006.70 × 10,348.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,845.21x = 269,120,452.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,120,452.40/18,845.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,280.58

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