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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,867.61, 26,037.29 and 10,484.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,867.61, 26,037.29 and 10,484.11 is: 14,468.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,867.61 : 26,037.29 = 10,484.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,867.61/26,037.29 = 10,484.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,867.61x = 26,037.29 × 10,484.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,867.61x = 272,977,629.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,977,629.85/18,867.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,468.06

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