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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,063.23, 27,095.91 and 6,969.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,063.23, 27,095.91 and 6,969.97 is: 10,455.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,063.23 : 27,095.91 = 6,969.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,063.23/27,095.91 = 6,969.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,063.23x = 27,095.91 × 6,969.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,063.23x = 188,857,687.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,857,687.56/18,063.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,455.37

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