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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,350.84, 27,537.18 and 6,664.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,350.84, 27,537.18 and 6,664.94 is: 10,001.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,350.84 : 27,537.18 = 6,664.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,350.84/27,537.18 = 6,664.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,350.84x = 27,537.18 × 6,664.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,350.84x = 183,533,652.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,533,652.47/18,350.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,001.38

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