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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,068.62, 24,932.31 and 10,109.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,068.62, 24,932.31 and 10,109.98 is: 13,950.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,068.62 : 24,932.31 = 10,109.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,068.62/24,932.31 = 10,109.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,068.62x = 24,932.31 × 10,109.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,068.62x = 252,065,155.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,065,155.45/18,068.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,950.44

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