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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,292.02, 27,437.42 and 7,755.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,292.02, 27,437.42 and 7,755.27 is: 11,632.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,292.02 : 27,437.42 = 7,755.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,292.02/27,437.42 = 7,755.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,292.02x = 27,437.42 × 7,755.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,292.02x = 212,784,600.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,784,600.20/18,292.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,632.65

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