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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,844.19, 28,254.67 and 6,363.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,844.19, 28,254.67 and 6,363.03 is: 9,540.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,844.19 : 28,254.67 = 6,363.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,844.19/28,254.67 = 6,363.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,844.19x = 28,254.67 × 6,363.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,844.19x = 179,785,359.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,785,359.22/18,844.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,540.62

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