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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,296.22, 27,466.19 and 10,904.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,296.22, 27,466.19 and 10,904.16 is: 16,369.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,296.22 : 27,466.19 = 10,904.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,296.22/27,466.19 = 10,904.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,296.22x = 27,466.19 × 10,904.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,296.22x = 299,495,675.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,495,675.83/18,296.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,369.27

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