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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,864.48, 28,253.58 and 9,010.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,864.48, 28,253.58 and 9,010.68 is: 13,495.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,864.48 : 28,253.58 = 9,010.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,864.48/28,253.58 = 9,010.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,864.48x = 28,253.58 × 9,010.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,864.48x = 254,583,968.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,583,968.23/18,864.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,495.41

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