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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,764.64, 28,183.41 and 13,814.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,764.64, 28,183.41 and 13,814.73 is: 20,748.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,764.64 : 28,183.41 = 13,814.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,764.64/28,183.41 = 13,814.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,764.64x = 28,183.41 × 13,814.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,764.64x = 389,346,199.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,346,199.63/18,764.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,748.93

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