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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,062.74, 24,927.33 and 11,165.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,062.74, 24,927.33 and 11,165.43 is: 15,408.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,062.74 : 24,927.33 = 11,165.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,062.74/24,927.33 = 11,165.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,062.74x = 24,927.33 × 11,165.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,062.74x = 278,324,302.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,324,302.37/18,062.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,408.76

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