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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,034.08, 27,006.96 and 14,894.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,034.08, 27,006.96 and 14,894.88 is: 22,305.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,034.08 : 27,006.96 = 14,894.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,034.08/27,006.96 = 14,894.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,034.08x = 27,006.96 × 14,894.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,034.08x = 402,265,428.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,265,428.36/18,034.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,305.85

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