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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,007.54, 27,011.31 and 14,923.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,007.54, 27,011.31 and 14,923.06 is: 22,384.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,007.54 : 27,011.31 = 14,923.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,007.54/27,011.31 = 14,923.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,007.54x = 27,011.31 × 14,923.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,007.54x = 403,091,399.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,091,399.81/18,007.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,384.59

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