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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,104.44, 24,984.98 and 11,302.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,104.44, 24,984.98 and 11,302.49 is: 15,597.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,104.44 : 24,984.98 = 11,302.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,104.44/24,984.98 = 11,302.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,104.44x = 24,984.98 × 11,302.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,104.44x = 282,392,486.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,392,486.60/18,104.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,597.97

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