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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,595.07, 27,844.99 and 10,265.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,595.07, 27,844.99 and 10,265.84 is: 15,372.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,595.07 : 27,844.99 = 10,265.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,595.07/27,844.99 = 10,265.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,595.07x = 27,844.99 × 10,265.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,595.07x = 285,852,256.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,852,256.09/18,595.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,372.47

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