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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,110.76, 27,160.61 and 12,524.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,110.76, 27,160.61 and 12,524.34 is: 18,782.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,110.76 : 27,160.61 = 12,524.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,110.76/27,160.61 = 12,524.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,110.76x = 27,160.61 × 12,524.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,110.76x = 340,168,714.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,168,714.25/18,110.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,782.69

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