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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,645.03, 27,967.92 and 6,955.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,645.03, 27,967.92 and 6,955.92 is: 10,434.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,645.03 : 27,967.92 = 6,955.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,645.03/27,967.92 = 6,955.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,645.03x = 27,967.92 × 6,955.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,645.03x = 194,542,614.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,542,614.09/18,645.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,434.02

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