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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,054.78, 24,913.35 and 10,095.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,054.78, 24,913.35 and 10,095.72 is: 13,930.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,054.78 : 24,913.35 = 10,095.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,054.78/24,913.35 = 10,095.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,054.78x = 24,913.35 × 10,095.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,054.78x = 251,518,205.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,518,205.86/18,054.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,930.84

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