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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,777.95, 28,165.09 and 4,926.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,777.95, 28,165.09 and 4,926.95 is: 7,389.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,777.95 : 28,165.09 = 4,926.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,777.95/28,165.09 = 4,926.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,777.95x = 28,165.09 × 4,926.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,777.95x = 138,767,824.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,767,824.72/18,777.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,389.94

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