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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,033.03, 27,042.26 and 7,497.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,033.03, 27,042.26 and 7,497.16 is: 11,242.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,033.03 : 27,042.26 = 7,497.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,033.03/27,042.26 = 7,497.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,033.03x = 27,042.26 × 7,497.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,033.03x = 202,740,044.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,740,044.89/18,033.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,242.71

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