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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,334.71, 27,455.52 and 15,365.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,334.71, 27,455.52 and 15,365.34 is: 23,009.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,334.71 : 27,455.52 = 15,365.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,334.71/27,455.52 = 15,365.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,334.71x = 27,455.52 × 15,365.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,334.71x = 421,863,399.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,863,399.68/18,334.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,009.00

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