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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,066.97, 27,094.83 and 6,377.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,066.97, 27,094.83 and 6,377.44 is: 9,564.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,066.97 : 27,094.83 = 6,377.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,066.97/27,094.83 = 6,377.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,066.97x = 27,094.83 × 6,377.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,066.97x = 172,795,652.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,795,652.64/18,066.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,564.17

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