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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,298.76, 27,448.16 and 4,447.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,298.76, 27,448.16 and 4,447.76 is: 6,671.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,298.76 : 27,448.16 = 4,447.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,298.76/27,448.16 = 4,447.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,298.76x = 27,448.16 × 4,447.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,298.76x = 122,082,828.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,082,828.12/18,298.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,671.64

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