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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,091.26, 24,945.84 and 11,368.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,091.26, 24,945.84 and 11,368.80 is: 15,676.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,091.26 : 24,945.84 = 11,368.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,091.26/24,945.84 = 11,368.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,091.26x = 24,945.84 × 11,368.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,091.26x = 283,604,265.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,604,265.79/18,091.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,676.31

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