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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,640.93, 27,966.27 and 6,954.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,640.93, 27,966.27 and 6,954.25 is: 10,433.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,640.93 : 27,966.27 = 6,954.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,640.93/27,966.27 = 6,954.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,640.93x = 27,966.27 × 6,954.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,640.93x = 194,484,433.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,484,433.15/18,640.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,433.19

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