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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,809.70, 28,214.96 and 6,964.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,809.70, 28,214.96 and 6,964.06 is: 10,446.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,809.70 : 28,214.96 = 6,964.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,809.70/28,214.96 = 6,964.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,809.70x = 28,214.96 × 6,964.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,809.70x = 196,490,674.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,490,674.34/18,809.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,446.24

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