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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,051.31, 24,913.13 and 10,093.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,051.31, 24,913.13 and 10,093.97 is: 13,930.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,051.31 : 24,913.13 = 10,093.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,051.31/24,913.13 = 10,093.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,051.31x = 24,913.13 × 10,093.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,051.31x = 251,472,398.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,472,398.64/18,051.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,930.98

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