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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,023.92, 27,035.88 and 6,334.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,023.92, 27,035.88 and 6,334.41 is: 9,501.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,023.92 : 27,035.88 = 6,334.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,023.92/27,035.88 = 6,334.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,023.92x = 27,035.88 × 6,334.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,023.92x = 171,256,348.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,256,348.63/18,023.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,501.62

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