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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,069.82, 24,936.65 and 9,893.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,069.82, 24,936.65 and 9,893.29 is: 13,652.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,069.82 : 24,936.65 = 9,893.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,069.82/24,936.65 = 9,893.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,069.82x = 24,936.65 × 9,893.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,069.82x = 246,705,335.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,705,335.93/18,069.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,652.90

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