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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,604.26, 27,909.84 and 6,125.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,604.26, 27,909.84 and 6,125.04 is: 9,188.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,604.26 : 27,909.84 = 6,125.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,604.26/27,909.84 = 6,125.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,604.26x = 27,909.84 × 6,125.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,604.26x = 170,948,886.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,948,886.39/18,604.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,188.70

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