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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,550.83, 27,828.53 and 6,067.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,550.83, 27,828.53 and 6,067.63 is: 9,102.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,550.83 : 27,828.53 = 6,067.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,550.83/27,828.53 = 6,067.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,550.83x = 27,828.53 × 6,067.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,550.83x = 168,853,223.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,853,223.48/18,550.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,102.19

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