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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,414.27, 27,623.95 and 6,564.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,414.27, 27,623.95 and 6,564.55 is: 9,847.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,414.27 : 27,623.95 = 6,564.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,414.27/27,623.95 = 6,564.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,414.27x = 27,623.95 × 6,564.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,414.27x = 181,338,800.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,338,800.97/18,414.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,847.73

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