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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,335.75, 27,503.64 and 6,023.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,335.75, 27,503.64 and 6,023.75 is: 9,035.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,335.75 : 27,503.64 = 6,023.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,335.75/27,503.64 = 6,023.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,335.75x = 27,503.64 × 6,023.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,335.75x = 165,675,051.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,675,051.45/18,335.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,035.63

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