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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,264.76, 27,380.68 and 6,569.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,264.76, 27,380.68 and 6,569.75 is: 9,848.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,264.76 : 27,380.68 = 6,569.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,264.76/27,380.68 = 6,569.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,264.76x = 27,380.68 × 6,569.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,264.76x = 179,884,222.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,884,222.43/18,264.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,848.70

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