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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,805.92, 28,205.22 and 7,120.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,805.92, 28,205.22 and 7,120.05 is: 10,678.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,805.92 : 28,205.22 = 7,120.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,805.92/28,205.22 = 7,120.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,805.92x = 28,205.22 × 7,120.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,805.92x = 200,822,576.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,822,576.66/18,805.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,678.69

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