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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,061.07, 27,099.36 and 6,975.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,061.07, 27,099.36 and 6,975.54 is: 10,466.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,061.07 : 27,099.36 = 6,975.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,061.07/27,099.36 = 6,975.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,061.07x = 27,099.36 × 6,975.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,061.07x = 189,032,711.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,032,711.24/18,061.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,466.31

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