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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,092.02, 24,981.42 and 12,048.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,092.02, 24,981.42 and 12,048.16 is: 16,636.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,092.02 : 24,981.42 = 12,048.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,092.02/24,981.42 = 12,048.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,092.02x = 24,981.42 × 12,048.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,092.02x = 300,980,145.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,980,145.19/18,092.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,636.07

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