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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,264.02, 27,392.88 and 5,113.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,264.02, 27,392.88 and 5,113.26 is: 7,669.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,264.02 : 27,392.88 = 5,113.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,264.02/27,392.88 = 5,113.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,264.02x = 27,392.88 × 5,113.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,264.02x = 140,066,936.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,066,936.76/18,264.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,669.01

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