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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,041.91, 27,062.90 and 6,953.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,041.91, 27,062.90 and 6,953.82 is: 10,430.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,041.91 : 27,062.90 = 6,953.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,041.91/27,062.90 = 6,953.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,041.91x = 27,062.90 × 6,953.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,041.91x = 188,190,500.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,190,500.51/18,041.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,430.74

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