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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,122.92, 27,184.80 and 11,922.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,122.92, 27,184.80 and 11,922.52 is: 17,884.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,122.92 : 27,184.80 = 11,922.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,122.92/27,184.80 = 11,922.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,122.92x = 27,184.80 × 11,922.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,122.92x = 324,111,321.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,111,321.70/18,122.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,884.06

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