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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,093.83, 24,966.58 and 11,374.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,093.83, 24,966.58 and 11,374.70 is: 15,695.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,093.83 : 24,966.58 = 11,374.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,093.83/24,966.58 = 11,374.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,093.83x = 24,966.58 × 11,374.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,093.83x = 283,987,300.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,987,300.65/18,093.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,695.26

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