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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,967.08, 26,170.67 and 10,899.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,967.08, 26,170.67 and 10,899.18 is: 15,038.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,967.08 : 26,170.67 = 10,899.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,967.08/26,170.67 = 10,899.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,967.08x = 26,170.67 × 10,899.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,967.08x = 285,238,829.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,238,829.43/18,967.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,038.62

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