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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,364.05, 27,545.69 and 5,884.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,364.05, 27,545.69 and 5,884.11 is: 8,826.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,364.05 : 27,545.69 = 5,884.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,364.05/27,545.69 = 5,884.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,364.05x = 27,545.69 × 5,884.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,364.05x = 162,081,884.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,081,884.70/18,364.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,826.04

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