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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,684.06, 28,026.63 and 6,995.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,684.06, 28,026.63 and 6,995.04 is: 10,492.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,684.06 : 28,026.63 = 6,995.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,684.06/28,026.63 = 6,995.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,684.06x = 28,026.63 × 6,995.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,684.06x = 196,047,397.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,047,397.92/18,684.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,492.76

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