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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,676.16, 28,018.08 and 12,835.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,676.16, 28,018.08 and 12,835.52 is: 19,255.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,676.16 : 28,018.08 = 12,835.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,676.16/28,018.08 = 12,835.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,676.16x = 28,018.08 × 12,835.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,676.16x = 359,626,626.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,626,626.20/18,676.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,255.92

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