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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,057.77, 24,919.78 and 10,099.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,057.77, 24,919.78 and 10,099.48 is: 13,937.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,057.77 : 24,919.78 = 10,099.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,057.77/24,919.78 = 10,099.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,057.77x = 24,919.78 × 10,099.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,057.77x = 251,676,699.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,676,699.34/18,057.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,937.31

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