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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,112.20, 27,110.70 and 12,928.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,112.20, 27,110.70 and 12,928.20 is: 19,351.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,112.20 : 27,110.70 = 12,928.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,112.20/27,110.70 = 12,928.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,112.20x = 27,110.70 × 12,928.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,112.20x = 350,492,551.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,492,551.74/18,112.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,351.19

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