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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,621.92, 27,921.96 and 7,528.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,621.92, 27,921.96 and 7,528.96 is: 11,289.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,621.92 : 27,921.96 = 7,528.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,621.92/27,921.96 = 7,528.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,621.92x = 27,921.96 × 7,528.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,621.92x = 210,223,319.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,223,319.96/18,621.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,289.02

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