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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,094.78, 24,945.33 and 14,896.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,094.78, 24,945.33 and 14,896.90 is: 20,536.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,094.78 : 24,945.33 = 14,896.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,094.78/24,945.33 = 14,896.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,094.78x = 24,945.33 × 14,896.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,094.78x = 371,608,086.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,608,086.48/18,094.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,536.76

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