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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,149.76, 37,726.13 and 18,110.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,149.76, 37,726.13 and 18,110.46 is: 27,166.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,149.76 : 37,726.13 = 18,110.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,149.76/37,726.13 = 18,110.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,149.76x = 37,726.13 × 18,110.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,149.76x = 683,237,568.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,237,568.32/25,149.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,166.76

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