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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,060.02, 27,069.24 and 6,961.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,060.02, 27,069.24 and 6,961.16 is: 10,433.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,060.02 : 27,069.24 = 6,961.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,060.02/27,069.24 = 6,961.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,060.02x = 27,069.24 × 6,961.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,060.02x = 188,433,310.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,433,310.72/18,060.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,433.73

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