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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,030.95, 24,883.14 and 9,964.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,030.95, 24,883.14 and 9,964.61 is: 13,751.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,030.95 : 24,883.14 = 9,964.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,030.95/24,883.14 = 9,964.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,030.95x = 24,883.14 × 9,964.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,030.95x = 247,950,785.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,950,785.68/18,030.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,751.40

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