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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,741.44, 28,112.15 and 7,653.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,741.44, 28,112.15 and 7,653.35 is: 11,480.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,741.44 : 28,112.15 = 7,653.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,741.44/28,112.15 = 7,653.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,741.44x = 28,112.15 × 7,653.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,741.44x = 215,151,944.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,151,944.38/18,741.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,480.01

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