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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,490.63, 27,733.32 and 6,010.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,490.63, 27,733.32 and 6,010.83 is: 9,015.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,490.63 : 27,733.32 = 6,010.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,490.63/27,733.32 = 6,010.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,490.63x = 27,733.32 × 6,010.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,490.63x = 166,700,375.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,700,375.21/18,490.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,015.40

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