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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,549.98, 27,825.78 and 6,069.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,549.98, 27,825.78 and 6,069.95 is: 9,105.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,549.98 : 27,825.78 = 6,069.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,549.98/27,825.78 = 6,069.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,549.98x = 27,825.78 × 6,069.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,549.98x = 168,900,954.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,900,954.18/18,549.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,105.19

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