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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,019.95, 24,867.59 and 10,062.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,019.95, 24,867.59 and 10,062.47 is: 13,886.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,019.95 : 24,867.59 = 10,062.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,019.95/24,867.59 = 10,062.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,019.95x = 24,867.59 × 10,062.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,019.95x = 250,229,203.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,229,203.70/18,019.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,886.23

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