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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,810.96, 28,217.88 and 6,331.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,810.96, 28,217.88 and 6,331.02 is: 9,497.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,810.96 : 28,217.88 = 6,331.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,810.96/28,217.88 = 6,331.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,810.96x = 28,217.88 × 6,331.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,810.96x = 178,647,962.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,647,962.64/18,810.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,497.01

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