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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,063.76, 27,101.04 and 7,676.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,063.76, 27,101.04 and 7,676.32 is: 11,516.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,063.76 : 27,101.04 = 7,676.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,063.76/27,101.04 = 7,676.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,063.76x = 27,101.04 × 7,676.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,063.76x = 208,036,255.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,036,255.37/18,063.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,516.77

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