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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,700.82, 28,042.98 and 7,005.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,700.82, 28,042.98 and 7,005.82 is: 10,505.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,700.82 : 28,042.98 = 7,005.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,700.82/28,042.98 = 7,005.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,700.82x = 28,042.98 × 7,005.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,700.82x = 196,464,070.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,464,070.14/18,700.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,505.64

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