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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,795.25, 28,194.77 and 6,952.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,795.25, 28,194.77 and 6,952.15 is: 10,428.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,795.25 : 28,194.77 = 6,952.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,795.25/28,194.77 = 6,952.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,795.25x = 28,194.77 × 6,952.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,795.25x = 196,014,270.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,014,270.26/18,795.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,428.93

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