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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,099.61, 24,977.45 and 10,141.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,099.61, 24,977.45 and 10,141.90 is: 13,995.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,099.61 : 24,977.45 = 10,141.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,099.61/24,977.45 = 10,141.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,099.61x = 24,977.45 × 10,141.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,099.61x = 253,318,800.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,318,800.16/18,099.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,995.82

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