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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,669.60, 28,004.40 and 12,764.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,669.60, 28,004.40 and 12,764.70 is: 19,147.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,669.60 : 28,004.40 = 12,764.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,669.60/28,004.40 = 12,764.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,669.60x = 28,004.40 × 12,764.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,669.60x = 357,467,764.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,467,764.68/18,669.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,147.05

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