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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,094.28, 27,141.44 and 4,946.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,094.28, 27,141.44 and 4,946.77 is: 7,420.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,094.28 : 27,141.44 = 4,946.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,094.28/27,141.44 = 4,946.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,094.28x = 27,141.44 × 4,946.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,094.28x = 134,262,368.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,262,368.56/18,094.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,420.15

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