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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,027.16, 26,993.42 and 12,733.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,027.16, 26,993.42 and 12,733.54 is: 19,066.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,027.16 : 26,993.42 = 12,733.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,027.16/26,993.42 = 12,733.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,027.16x = 26,993.42 × 12,733.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,027.16x = 343,721,709.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,721,709.91/18,027.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,066.88

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