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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,082.92, 37,362.96 and 18,019.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,082.92, 37,362.96 and 18,019.02 is: 24,858.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,082.92 : 37,362.96 = 18,019.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,082.92/37,362.96 = 18,019.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,082.92x = 37,362.96 × 18,019.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,082.92x = 673,243,923.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,243,923.50/27,082.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,858.62

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