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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,096.28, 24,977.82 and 11,022.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,096.28, 24,977.82 and 11,022.64 is: 15,214.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,096.28 : 24,977.82 = 11,022.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,096.28/24,977.82 = 11,022.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,096.28x = 24,977.82 × 11,022.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,096.28x = 275,321,517.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,321,517.84/18,096.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,214.26

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