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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,404.03, 27,563.99 and 14,446.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,404.03, 27,563.99 and 14,446.28 is: 21,636.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,404.03 : 27,563.99 = 14,446.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,404.03/27,563.99 = 14,446.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,404.03x = 27,563.99 × 14,446.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,404.03x = 398,196,907.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,196,907.41/18,404.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,636.40

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