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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,070.02, 24,950.97 and 12,026.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,070.02, 24,950.97 and 12,026.07 is: 16,605.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,070.02 : 24,950.97 = 12,026.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,070.02/24,950.97 = 12,026.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,070.02x = 24,950.97 × 12,026.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,070.02x = 300,062,111.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,062,111.79/18,070.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,605.52

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