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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,716.08, 28,074.12 and 6,404.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,716.08, 28,074.12 and 6,404.08 is: 9,606.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,716.08 : 28,074.12 = 6,404.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,716.08/28,074.12 = 6,404.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,716.08x = 28,074.12 × 6,404.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,716.08x = 179,788,910.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,788,910.41/18,716.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,606.12

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