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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,844.11, 28,266.17 and 11,048.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,844.11, 28,266.17 and 11,048.67 is: 16,573.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,844.11 : 28,266.17 = 11,048.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,844.11/28,266.17 = 11,048.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,844.11x = 28,266.17 × 11,048.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,844.11x = 312,303,529.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,303,529.25/18,844.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,573.01

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