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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,054.07, 27,073.36 and 6,209.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,054.07, 27,073.36 and 6,209.04 is: 9,310.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,054.07 : 27,073.36 = 6,209.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,054.07/27,073.36 = 6,209.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,054.07x = 27,073.36 × 6,209.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,054.07x = 168,099,575.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,099,575.17/18,054.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,310.90

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