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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,194.80, 27,293.46 and 7,097.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,194.80, 27,293.46 and 7,097.80 is: 10,647.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,194.80 : 27,293.46 = 7,097.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,194.80/27,293.46 = 7,097.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,194.80x = 27,293.46 × 7,097.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,194.80x = 193,723,520.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,723,520.39/18,194.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,647.19

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