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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,833.08, 28,215.18 and 8,819.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,833.08, 28,215.18 and 8,819.46 is: 13,213.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,833.08 : 28,215.18 = 8,819.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,833.08/28,215.18 = 8,819.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,833.08x = 28,215.18 × 8,819.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,833.08x = 248,842,651.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,842,651.40/18,833.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,213.06

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