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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,824.40, 28,265.40 and 13,006.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,824.40, 28,265.40 and 13,006.80 is: 19,530.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,824.40 : 28,265.40 = 13,006.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,824.40/28,265.40 = 13,006.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,824.40x = 28,265.40 × 13,006.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,824.40x = 367,642,404.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,642,404.72/18,824.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,530.10

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