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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,594.32, 27,910.92 and 13,669.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,594.32, 27,910.92 and 13,669.52 is: 20,518.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,594.32 : 27,910.92 = 13,669.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,594.32/27,910.92 = 13,669.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,594.32x = 27,910.92 × 13,669.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,594.32x = 381,528,879.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,528,879.16/18,594.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,518.57

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