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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,680.36, 28,068.97 and 14,044.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,680.36, 28,068.97 and 14,044.07 is: 21,102.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,680.36 : 28,068.97 = 14,044.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,680.36/28,068.97 = 14,044.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,680.36x = 28,068.97 × 14,044.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,680.36x = 394,202,581.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,202,581.68/18,680.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,102.52

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