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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,095.64, 24,973.52 and 10,137.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,095.64, 24,973.52 and 10,137.76 is: 13,990.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,095.64 : 24,973.52 = 10,137.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,095.64/24,973.52 = 10,137.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,095.64x = 24,973.52 × 10,137.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,095.64x = 253,175,552.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,175,552.12/18,095.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,990.97

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