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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,769.92, 28,147.71 and 7,670.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,769.92, 28,147.71 and 7,670.64 is: 11,503.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,769.92 : 28,147.71 = 7,670.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,769.92/28,147.71 = 7,670.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,769.92x = 28,147.71 × 7,670.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,769.92x = 215,910,950.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,910,950.23/18,769.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,503.03

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