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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,023.24, 27,035.76 and 6,926.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,023.24, 27,035.76 and 6,926.03 is: 10,389.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,023.24 : 27,035.76 = 6,926.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,023.24/27,035.76 = 6,926.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,023.24x = 27,035.76 × 6,926.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,023.24x = 187,250,484.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,250,484.83/18,023.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,389.39

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