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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,383.08, 62,063.56 and 18,004

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,383.08, 62,063.56 and 18,004 is: 27,001.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,383.08 : 62,063.56 = 18,004 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,383.08/62,063.56 = 18,004/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,383.08x = 62,063.56 × 18,004
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,383.08x = 1,117,392,334.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,392,334.24/41,383.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,001.19

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