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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,096.04, 27,145.98 and 7,708.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,096.04, 27,145.98 and 7,708.84 is: 11,564.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,096.04 : 27,145.98 = 7,708.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,096.04/27,145.98 = 7,708.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,096.04x = 27,145.98 × 7,708.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,096.04x = 209,264,016.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,264,016.46/18,096.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,564.08

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