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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,110.08, 27,161.42 and 4,961.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,110.08, 27,161.42 and 4,961.44 is: 7,441.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,110.08 : 27,161.42 = 4,961.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,110.08/27,161.42 = 4,961.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,110.08x = 27,161.42 × 4,961.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,110.08x = 134,759,755.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,759,755.64/18,110.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,441.15

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