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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,530.44, 27,788.68 and 6,047.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,530.44, 27,788.68 and 6,047.52 is: 9,069.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,530.44 : 27,788.68 = 6,047.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,530.44/27,788.68 = 6,047.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,530.44x = 27,788.68 × 6,047.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,530.44x = 168,052,598.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,052,598.07/18,530.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,069.00

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