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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,775.05, 28,130.97 and 11,356.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,775.05, 28,130.97 and 11,356.95 is: 17,016.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,775.05 : 28,130.97 = 11,356.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,775.05/28,130.97 = 11,356.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,775.05x = 28,130.97 × 11,356.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,775.05x = 319,482,019.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,482,019.74/18,775.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,016.31

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