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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,359.02, 27,466.44 and 14,167.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,359.02, 27,466.44 and 14,167.36 is: 21,195.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,359.02 : 27,466.44 = 14,167.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,359.02/27,466.44 = 14,167.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,359.02x = 27,466.44 × 14,167.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,359.02x = 389,126,943.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,126,943.40/18,359.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,195.41

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