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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,399.08, 27,513.84 and 13,664.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,399.08, 27,513.84 and 13,664.18 is: 20,433.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,399.08 : 27,513.84 = 13,664.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,399.08/27,513.84 = 13,664.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,399.08x = 27,513.84 × 13,664.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,399.08x = 375,954,062.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,954,062.25/18,399.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,433.31

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