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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,804.01, 28,206.41 and 6,324.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,804.01, 28,206.41 and 6,324.43 is: 9,486.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,804.01 : 28,206.41 = 6,324.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,804.01/28,206.41 = 6,324.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,804.01x = 28,206.41 × 6,324.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,804.01x = 178,389,465.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,389,465.60/18,804.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,486.78

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