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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,197.62, 27,296.56 and 6,351.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,197.62, 27,296.56 and 6,351.35 is: 9,527.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,197.62 : 27,296.56 = 6,351.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,197.62/27,296.56 = 6,351.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,197.62x = 27,296.56 × 6,351.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,197.62x = 173,369,869.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,369,869.87/18,197.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,527.06

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