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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,054.91, 24,916.97 and 10,096.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,054.91, 24,916.97 and 10,096.66 is: 13,934.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,054.91 : 24,916.97 = 10,096.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,054.91/24,916.97 = 10,096.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,054.91x = 24,916.97 × 10,096.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,054.91x = 251,578,137.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,578,137.27/18,054.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,934.06

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