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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,133.05, 27,193.42 and 6,284.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,133.05, 27,193.42 and 6,284.07 is: 9,423.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,133.05 : 27,193.42 = 6,284.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,133.05/27,193.42 = 6,284.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,133.05x = 27,193.42 × 6,284.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,133.05x = 170,885,203.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,885,203.14/18,133.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,423.96

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