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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,091.76, 24,964.28 and 10,135.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,091.76, 24,964.28 and 10,135.44 is: 13,985.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,091.76 : 24,964.28 = 10,135.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,091.76/24,964.28 = 10,135.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,091.76x = 24,964.28 × 10,135.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,091.76x = 253,023,962.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,023,962.08/18,091.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,985.59

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