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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,829.06, 28,268.19 and 15,925.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,829.06, 28,268.19 and 15,925.82 is: 23,909.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,829.06 : 28,268.19 = 15,925.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,829.06/28,268.19 = 15,925.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,829.06x = 28,268.19 × 15,925.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,829.06x = 450,193,964.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,193,964.32/18,829.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,909.53

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