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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,930.65, 26,123.36 and 10,975.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,930.65, 26,123.36 and 10,975.46 is: 15,145.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,930.65 : 26,123.36 = 10,975.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,930.65/26,123.36 = 10,975.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,930.65x = 26,123.36 × 10,975.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,930.65x = 286,715,707.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,715,707.25/18,930.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,145.59

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