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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,624.67, 27,954.56 and 6,789.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,624.67, 27,954.56 and 6,789.88 is: 10,191.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,624.67 : 27,954.56 = 6,789.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,624.67/27,954.56 = 6,789.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,624.67x = 27,954.56 × 6,789.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,624.67x = 189,808,107.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,808,107.85/18,624.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,191.22

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