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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,067.52, 27,094.53 and 6,217.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,067.52, 27,094.53 and 6,217.94 is: 9,324.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,067.52 : 27,094.53 = 6,217.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,067.52/27,094.53 = 6,217.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,067.52x = 27,094.53 × 6,217.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,067.52x = 168,472,026.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,472,026.40/18,067.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,324.58

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