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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,104.88, 24,947.28 and 14,553.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,104.88, 24,947.28 and 14,553.84 is: 20,054.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,104.88 : 24,947.28 = 14,553.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,104.88/24,947.28 = 14,553.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,104.88x = 24,947.28 × 14,553.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,104.88x = 363,078,721.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,078,721.56/18,104.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,054.19

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