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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,064.06, 24,917.96 and 10,889.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,064.06, 24,917.96 and 10,889.08 is: 15,020.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,064.06 : 24,917.96 = 10,889.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,064.06/24,917.96 = 10,889.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,064.06x = 24,917.96 × 10,889.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,064.06x = 271,333,659.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,333,659.88/18,064.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,020.64

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