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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,545.76, 27,795.30 and 13,253.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,545.76, 27,795.30 and 13,253.22 is: 19,863.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,545.76 : 27,795.30 = 13,253.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,545.76/27,795.30 = 13,253.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,545.76x = 27,795.30 × 13,253.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,545.76x = 368,377,225.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,377,225.87/18,545.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,863.15

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