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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,102.06, 27,160.20 and 5,623.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,102.06, 27,160.20 and 5,623.07 is: 8,436.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,102.06 : 27,160.20 = 5,623.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,102.06/27,160.20 = 5,623.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,102.06x = 27,160.20 × 5,623.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,102.06x = 152,723,570.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,723,570.01/18,102.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,436.81

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