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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,016.91, 24,863.25 and 10,059.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,016.91, 24,863.25 and 10,059.06 is: 13,881.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,016.91 : 24,863.25 = 10,059.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,016.91/24,863.25 = 10,059.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,016.91x = 24,863.25 × 10,059.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,016.91x = 250,100,923.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,100,923.55/18,016.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,881.46

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