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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,427.07, 27,631.96 and 6,732.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,427.07, 27,631.96 and 6,732.11 is: 10,095.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,427.07 : 27,631.96 = 6,732.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,427.07/27,631.96 = 6,732.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,427.07x = 27,631.96 × 6,732.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,427.07x = 186,021,394.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,021,394.24/18,427.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,095.01

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