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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,991.97, 101,979.84 and 18,075.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,991.97, 101,979.84 and 18,075.72 is: 27,111.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,991.97 : 101,979.84 = 18,075.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,991.97/101,979.84 = 18,075.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,991.97x = 101,979.84 × 18,075.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,991.97x = 1,843,359,033.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843,359,033.48/67,991.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,111.42

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