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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,609.06, 27,917.61 and 6,128.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,609.06, 27,917.61 and 6,128.48 is: 9,194.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,609.06 : 27,917.61 = 6,128.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,609.06/27,917.61 = 6,128.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,609.06x = 27,917.61 × 6,128.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,609.06x = 171,092,438.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,092,438.78/18,609.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,194.04

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