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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,027.90, 24,869.70 and 11,652.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,027.90, 24,869.70 and 11,652.66 is: 16,074.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,027.90 : 24,869.70 = 11,652.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,027.90/24,869.70 = 11,652.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,027.90x = 24,869.70 × 11,652.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,027.90x = 289,798,158.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,798,158.40/18,027.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,074.98

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