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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,059.53, 24,922.82 and 10,101.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,059.53, 24,922.82 and 10,101.73 is: 13,940.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,059.53 : 24,922.82 = 10,101.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,059.53/24,922.82 = 10,101.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,059.53x = 24,922.82 × 10,101.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,059.53x = 251,763,598.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,763,598.48/18,059.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,940.76

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