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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,090.04, 27,099.73 and 12,466.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,090.04, 27,099.73 and 12,466.71 is: 18,675.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,090.04 : 27,099.73 = 12,466.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,090.04/27,099.73 = 12,466.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,090.04x = 27,099.73 × 12,466.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,090.04x = 337,844,474.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,844,474.99/18,090.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,675.72

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