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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,084.20, 27,094.41 and 15,837.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,084.20, 27,094.41 and 15,837.97 is: 23,729.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,084.20 : 27,094.41 = 15,837.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,084.20/27,094.41 = 15,837.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,084.20x = 27,094.41 × 15,837.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,084.20x = 429,120,452.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,120,452.75/18,084.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,729.03

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