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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,548.52, 27,813.98 and 10,759.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,548.52, 27,813.98 and 10,759.72 is: 16,134.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,548.52 : 27,813.98 = 10,759.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,548.52/27,813.98 = 10,759.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,548.52x = 27,813.98 × 10,759.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,548.52x = 299,270,636.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,270,636.89/18,548.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,134.48

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