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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,753.62, 28,105.59 and 9,969.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,753.62, 28,105.59 and 9,969.62 is: 14,941.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,753.62 : 28,105.59 = 9,969.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,753.62/28,105.59 = 9,969.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,753.62x = 28,105.59 × 9,969.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,753.62x = 280,202,052.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,202,052.18/18,753.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,941.22

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