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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,563.67, 27,848.97 and 6,084.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,563.67, 27,848.97 and 6,084.45 is: 9,127.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,563.67 : 27,848.97 = 6,084.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,563.67/27,848.97 = 6,084.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,563.67x = 27,848.97 × 6,084.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,563.67x = 169,445,665.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,445,665.52/18,563.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,127.81

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