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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,044.46, 27,001.08 and 14,895.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,044.46, 27,001.08 and 14,895.18 is: 22,288.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,044.46 : 27,001.08 = 14,895.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,044.46/27,001.08 = 14,895.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,044.46x = 27,001.08 × 14,895.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,044.46x = 402,185,946.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,185,946.79/18,044.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,288.61

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