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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,545.91, 27,819.70 and 6,066.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,545.91, 27,819.70 and 6,066.65 is: 9,100.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,545.91 : 27,819.70 = 6,066.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,545.91/27,819.70 = 6,066.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,545.91x = 27,819.70 × 6,066.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,545.91x = 168,772,315.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,772,315.03/18,545.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,100.24

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