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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,024.83, 27,044.25 and 7,492.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,024.83, 27,044.25 and 7,492.16 is: 11,241.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,024.83 : 27,044.25 = 7,492.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,024.83/27,044.25 = 7,492.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,024.83x = 27,044.25 × 7,492.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,024.83x = 202,619,887.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,619,887.60/18,024.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,241.15

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