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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,739.93, 28,109.89 and 7,651.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,739.93, 28,109.89 and 7,651.84 is: 11,477.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,739.93 : 28,109.89 = 7,651.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,739.93/28,109.89 = 7,651.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,739.93x = 28,109.89 × 7,651.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,739.93x = 215,092,319.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,092,319.99/18,739.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,477.76

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