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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,522.52, 27,775.14 and 10,733.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,522.52, 27,775.14 and 10,733.56 is: 16,095.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,522.52 : 27,775.14 = 10,733.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,522.52/27,775.14 = 10,733.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,522.52x = 27,775.14 × 10,733.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,522.52x = 298,126,131.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,126,131.70/18,522.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,095.33

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