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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,795.81, 28,204.81 and 6,957.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,795.81, 28,204.81 and 6,957.89 is: 10,440.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,795.81 : 28,204.81 = 6,957.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,795.81/28,204.81 = 6,957.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,795.81x = 28,204.81 × 6,957.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,795.81x = 196,246,018.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,246,018.57/18,795.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,440.95

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