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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,035.08, 27,008.46 and 14,895.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,035.08, 27,008.46 and 14,895.88 is: 22,307.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,035.08 : 27,008.46 = 14,895.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,035.08/27,008.46 = 14,895.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,035.08x = 27,008.46 × 14,895.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,035.08x = 402,314,779.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,314,779.14/18,035.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,307.35

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