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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,096.55, 27,149.37 and 7,000.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,096.55, 27,149.37 and 7,000.23 is: 10,502.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,096.55 : 27,149.37 = 7,000.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,096.55/27,149.37 = 7,000.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,096.55x = 27,149.37 × 7,000.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,096.55x = 190,051,834.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,051,834.36/18,096.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,502.10

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