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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,722.11, 28,095.24 and 12,057.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,722.11, 28,095.24 and 12,057.91 is: 18,094.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,722.11 : 28,095.24 = 12,057.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,722.11/28,095.24 = 12,057.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,722.11x = 28,095.24 × 12,057.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,722.11x = 338,769,875.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,769,875.35/18,722.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,094.64

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