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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,070.56, 24,954.48 and 11,797.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,070.56, 24,954.48 and 11,797.92 is: 16,292.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,070.56 : 24,954.48 = 11,797.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,070.56/24,954.48 = 11,797.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,070.56x = 24,954.48 × 11,797.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,070.56x = 294,410,958.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,410,958.68/18,070.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,292.30

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