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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,058.03, 24,919.61 and 9,991.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,058.03, 24,919.61 and 9,991.48 is: 13,787.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,058.03 : 24,919.61 = 9,991.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,058.03/24,919.61 = 9,991.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,058.03x = 24,919.61 × 9,991.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,058.03x = 248,983,743.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,983,743.13/18,058.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,787.98

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