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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,095.82, 27,112.56 and 14,145.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,095.82, 27,112.56 and 14,145.54 is: 21,193.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,095.82 : 27,112.56 = 14,145.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,095.82/27,112.56 = 14,145.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,095.82x = 27,112.56 × 14,145.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,095.82x = 383,521,801.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,521,801.98/18,095.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,193.94

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