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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,460.02, 27,672.96 and 7,364

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,460.02, 27,672.96 and 7,364 is: 11,039.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,460.02 : 27,672.96 = 7,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,460.02/27,672.96 = 7,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,460.02x = 27,672.96 × 7,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,460.02x = 203,783,677.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,783,677.44/18,460.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,039.19

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