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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,020.95, 24,868.97 and 10,063.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,020.95, 24,868.97 and 10,063.47 is: 13,887.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,020.95 : 24,868.97 = 10,063.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,020.95/24,868.97 = 10,063.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,020.95x = 24,868.97 × 10,063.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,020.95x = 250,268,133.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,268,133.53/18,020.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,887.62

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