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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,052.44, 24,914.70 and 11,783.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,052.44, 24,914.70 and 11,783.04 is: 16,262.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,052.44 : 24,914.70 = 11,783.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,052.44/24,914.70 = 11,783.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,052.44x = 24,914.70 × 11,783.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,052.44x = 293,570,906.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,570,906.69/18,052.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,262.12

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