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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,068.58, 24,934.64 and 10,112.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,068.58, 24,934.64 and 10,112.67 is: 13,955.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,068.58 : 24,934.64 = 10,112.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,068.58/24,934.64 = 10,112.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,068.58x = 24,934.64 × 10,112.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,068.58x = 252,155,735.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,155,735.33/18,068.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,955.48

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