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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,110.80, 27,166.20 and 17,090.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,110.80, 27,166.20 and 17,090.20 is: 25,635.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,110.80 : 27,166.20 = 17,090.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,110.80/27,166.20 = 17,090.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,110.80x = 27,166.20 × 17,090.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,110.80x = 464,275,791.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,275,791.24/18,110.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,635.30

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