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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,361.76, 27,542.72 and 6,670.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,361.76, 27,542.72 and 6,670.40 is: 10,005.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,361.76 : 27,542.72 = 6,670.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,361.76/27,542.72 = 6,670.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,361.76x = 27,542.72 × 6,670.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,361.76x = 183,720,959.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,720,959.49/18,361.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,005.63

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