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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,095.56, 24,968.97 and 10,138.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,095.56, 24,968.97 and 10,138.12 is: 13,988.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,095.56 : 24,968.97 = 10,138.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,095.56/24,968.97 = 10,138.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,095.56x = 24,968.97 × 10,138.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,095.56x = 253,138,414.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,138,414.14/18,095.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,988.98

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