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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,016.13, 27,005.35 and 6,165.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,016.13, 27,005.35 and 6,165.92 is: 9,242.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,016.13 : 27,005.35 = 6,165.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,016.13/27,005.35 = 6,165.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,016.13x = 27,005.35 × 6,165.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,016.13x = 166,512,827.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,512,827.67/18,016.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,242.43

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