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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,753.06, 28,104.98 and 13,799.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,753.06, 28,104.98 and 13,799.51 is: 20,681.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,753.06 : 28,104.98 = 13,799.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,753.06/28,104.98 = 13,799.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,753.06x = 28,104.98 × 13,799.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,753.06x = 387,834,846.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,834,846.53/18,753.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,681.15

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