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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,398.08, 27,594.33 and 6,711.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,398.08, 27,594.33 and 6,711.31 is: 10,065.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,398.08 : 27,594.33 = 6,711.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,398.08/27,594.33 = 6,711.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,398.08x = 27,594.33 × 6,711.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,398.08x = 185,194,102.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,194,102.87/18,398.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,065.95

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