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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,747.93, 28,107.84 and 11,350.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,747.93, 28,107.84 and 11,350.60 is: 17,017.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,747.93 : 28,107.84 = 11,350.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,747.93/28,107.84 = 11,350.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,747.93x = 28,107.84 × 11,350.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,747.93x = 319,040,848.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,040,848.70/18,747.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,017.39

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