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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,295.55, 27,444.95 and 7,619.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,295.55, 27,444.95 and 7,619.56 is: 11,430.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,295.55 : 27,444.95 = 7,619.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,295.55/27,444.95 = 7,619.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,295.55x = 27,444.95 × 7,619.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,295.55x = 209,118,443.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,118,443.22/18,295.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,430.02

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