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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,391.02, 27,600.39 and 13,473.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,391.02, 27,600.39 and 13,473.26 is: 20,220.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,391.02 : 27,600.39 = 13,473.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,391.02/27,600.39 = 13,473.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,391.02x = 27,600.39 × 13,473.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,391.02x = 371,867,230.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,867,230.57/18,391.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,220.04

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