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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,096.52, 24,974.62 and 11,641.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,096.52, 24,974.62 and 11,641.92 is: 16,066.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,096.52 : 24,974.62 = 11,641.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,096.52/24,974.62 = 11,641.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,096.52x = 24,974.62 × 11,641.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,096.52x = 290,752,616.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,752,616.03/18,096.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,066.77

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