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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,070.08, 27,096.84 and 11,734.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,070.08, 27,096.84 and 11,734.80 is: 17,596.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,070.08 : 27,096.84 = 11,734.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,070.08/27,096.84 = 11,734.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,070.08x = 27,096.84 × 11,734.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,070.08x = 317,975,998.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,975,998.03/18,070.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,596.82

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