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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,070.08, 24,935.68 and 10,112.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,070.08, 24,935.68 and 10,112.28 is: 13,954.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,070.08 : 24,935.68 = 10,112.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,070.08/24,935.68 = 10,112.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,070.08x = 24,935.68 × 10,112.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,070.08x = 252,156,578.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,156,578.15/18,070.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,954.37

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