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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,445.03, 27,662.15 and 7,348.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,445.03, 27,662.15 and 7,348.03 is: 11,019.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,445.03 : 27,662.15 = 7,348.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,445.03/27,662.15 = 7,348.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,445.03x = 27,662.15 × 7,348.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,445.03x = 203,262,271.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,262,271.32/18,445.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,019.89

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