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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,552.94, 27,830.58 and 6,069.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,552.94, 27,830.58 and 6,069.58 is: 9,104.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,552.94 : 27,830.58 = 6,069.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,552.94/27,830.58 = 6,069.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,552.94x = 27,830.58 × 6,069.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,552.94x = 168,919,931.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,919,931.76/18,552.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,104.75

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