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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,871.66, 26,046.03 and 10,918.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,871.66, 26,046.03 and 10,918.54 is: 15,069.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,871.66 : 26,046.03 = 10,918.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,871.66/26,046.03 = 10,918.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,871.66x = 26,046.03 × 10,918.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,871.66x = 284,384,620.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,384,620.40/18,871.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,069.40

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