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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,093.49, 24,968.96 and 10,135.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,093.49, 24,968.96 and 10,135.71 is: 13,987.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,093.49 : 24,968.96 = 10,135.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,093.49/24,968.96 = 10,135.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,093.49x = 24,968.96 × 10,135.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,093.49x = 253,078,124.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,078,124.89/18,093.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,987.25

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