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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,363.92, 27,521.18 and 10,031.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,363.92, 27,521.18 and 10,031.44 is: 15,033.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,363.92 : 27,521.18 = 10,031.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,363.92/27,521.18 = 10,031.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,363.92x = 27,521.18 × 10,031.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,363.92x = 276,077,065.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,077,065.90/18,363.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,033.67

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