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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,092.25, 18,142.43 and 10,927.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,092.25, 18,142.43 and 10,927.65 is: 16,395.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,092.25 : 18,142.43 = 10,927.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,092.25/18,142.43 = 10,927.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,092.25x = 18,142.43 × 10,927.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,092.25x = 198,254,070.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,254,070.55/12,092.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,395.13

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