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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,795.99, 28,194.44 and 6,316.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,795.99, 28,194.44 and 6,316.19 is: 9,474.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,795.99 : 28,194.44 = 6,316.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,795.99/28,194.44 = 6,316.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,795.99x = 28,194.44 × 6,316.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,795.99x = 178,081,439.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,081,439.98/18,795.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,474.44

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