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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,890.73, 26,069.77 and 10,393.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,890.73, 26,069.77 and 10,393.73 is: 14,343.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,890.73 : 26,069.77 = 10,393.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,890.73/26,069.77 = 10,393.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,890.73x = 26,069.77 × 10,393.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,890.73x = 270,961,968.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,961,968.22/18,890.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,343.65

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