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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,159.03, 25,061.48 and 10,607.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,159.03, 25,061.48 and 10,607.24 is: 14,639.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,159.03 : 25,061.48 = 10,607.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,159.03/25,061.48 = 10,607.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,159.03x = 25,061.48 × 10,607.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,159.03x = 265,832,954.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,832,954.77/18,159.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,639.16

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