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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,094.05, 27,145.62 and 6,997.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,094.05, 27,145.62 and 6,997.73 is: 10,498.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,094.05 : 27,145.62 = 6,997.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,094.05/27,145.62 = 6,997.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,094.05x = 27,145.62 × 6,997.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,094.05x = 189,957,583.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,957,583.71/18,094.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,498.35

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