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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,806.80, 28,210.20 and 4,766.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,806.80, 28,210.20 and 4,766.80 is: 7,150.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,806.80 : 28,210.20 = 4,766.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,806.80/28,210.20 = 4,766.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,806.80x = 28,210.20 × 4,766.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,806.80x = 134,472,381.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,472,381.36/18,806.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,150.20

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