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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,554.28, 18,828.84 and 11,929.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,554.28, 18,828.84 and 11,929.80 is: 17,892.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,554.28 : 18,828.84 = 11,929.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,554.28/18,828.84 = 11,929.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,554.28x = 18,828.84 × 11,929.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,554.28x = 224,624,295.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,624,295.43/12,554.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,892.25

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