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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,122.64, 27,183.96 and 4,975.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,122.64, 27,183.96 and 4,975.08 is: 7,462.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,122.64 : 27,183.96 = 4,975.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,122.64/27,183.96 = 4,975.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,122.64x = 27,183.96 × 4,975.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,122.64x = 135,242,375.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,242,375.72/18,122.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,462.62

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