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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,110.25, 27,167.91 and 17,114.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,110.25, 27,167.91 and 17,114.25 is: 25,673.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,110.25 : 27,167.91 = 17,114.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,110.25/27,167.91 = 17,114.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,110.25x = 27,167.91 × 17,114.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,110.25x = 464,958,403.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,958,403.72/18,110.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,673.77

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