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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,110.72, 27,151.44 and 6,417.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,110.72, 27,151.44 and 6,417.56 is: 9,621.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,110.72 : 27,151.44 = 6,417.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,110.72/27,151.44 = 6,417.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,110.72x = 27,151.44 × 6,417.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,110.72x = 174,245,995.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,245,995.29/18,110.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,621.15

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