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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,552.07, 27,830.71 and 6,073.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,552.07, 27,830.71 and 6,073.08 is: 9,110.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,552.07 : 27,830.71 = 6,073.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,552.07/27,830.71 = 6,073.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,552.07x = 27,830.71 × 6,073.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,552.07x = 169,017,997.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,017,997.35/18,552.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,110.47

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