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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,549.91, 27,826.59 and 6,070.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,549.91, 27,826.59 and 6,070.02 is: 9,105.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,549.91 : 27,826.59 = 6,070.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,549.91/27,826.59 = 6,070.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,549.91x = 27,826.59 × 6,070.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,549.91x = 168,907,818.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,907,818.70/18,549.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,105.59

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