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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,824.55, 28,222.25 and 10,914.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,824.55, 28,222.25 and 10,914.90 is: 16,363.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,824.55 : 28,222.25 = 10,914.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,824.55/28,222.25 = 10,914.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,824.55x = 28,222.25 × 10,914.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,824.55x = 308,042,981.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,042,981.95/18,824.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,363.90

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