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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,410.19, 27,613.81 and 5,926.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,410.19, 27,613.81 and 5,926.97 is: 8,889.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,410.19 : 27,613.81 = 5,926.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,410.19/27,613.81 = 5,926.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,410.19x = 27,613.81 × 5,926.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,410.19x = 163,666,299.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,666,299.90/18,410.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,889.99

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