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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,604.24, 27,902.04 and 6,922.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,604.24, 27,902.04 and 6,922.96 is: 10,382.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,604.24 : 27,902.04 = 6,922.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,604.24/27,902.04 = 6,922.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,604.24x = 27,902.04 × 6,922.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,604.24x = 193,164,706.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,164,706.84/18,604.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,382.83

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