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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,068.76, 24,943.25 and 10,512.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,068.76, 24,943.25 and 10,512.33 is: 14,511.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,068.76 : 24,943.25 = 10,512.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,068.76/24,943.25 = 10,512.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,068.76x = 24,943.25 × 10,512.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,068.76x = 262,211,622.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,211,622.71/18,068.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,511.88

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