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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,068.04, 27,101.76 and 6,230.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,068.04, 27,101.76 and 6,230.16 is: 9,345.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,068.04 : 27,101.76 = 6,230.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,068.04/27,101.76 = 6,230.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,068.04x = 27,101.76 × 6,230.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,068.04x = 168,848,301.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,848,301.08/18,068.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,345.14

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