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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,327.94, 27,494.07 and 10,536.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,327.94, 27,494.07 and 10,536.82 is: 15,806.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,327.94 : 27,494.07 = 10,536.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,327.94/27,494.07 = 10,536.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,327.94x = 27,494.07 × 10,536.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,327.94x = 289,700,066.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,700,066.66/18,327.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,806.47

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