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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,445.76, 27,668.32 and 11,052.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,445.76, 27,668.32 and 11,052.16 is: 16,578.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,445.76 : 27,668.32 = 11,052.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,445.76/27,668.32 = 11,052.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,445.76x = 27,668.32 × 11,052.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,445.76x = 305,794,699.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,794,699.57/18,445.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,578.05

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