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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,827.52, 28,250.56 and 13,316.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,827.52, 28,250.56 and 13,316.28 is: 19,980.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,827.52 : 28,250.56 = 13,316.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,827.52/28,250.56 = 13,316.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,827.52x = 28,250.56 × 13,316.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,827.52x = 376,192,367.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,192,367.12/18,827.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,980.98

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