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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,824.31, 28,231.83 and 6,341.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,824.31, 28,231.83 and 6,341.04 is: 9,510.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,824.31 : 28,231.83 = 6,341.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,824.31/28,231.83 = 6,341.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,824.31x = 28,231.83 × 6,341.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,824.31x = 179,019,163.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,019,163.30/18,824.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,510.00

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