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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,865.54, 28,304.44 and 9,003.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,865.54, 28,304.44 and 9,003.54 is: 13,508.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,865.54 : 28,304.44 = 9,003.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,865.54/28,304.44 = 9,003.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,865.54x = 28,304.44 × 9,003.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,865.54x = 254,840,157.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,840,157.72/18,865.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,508.24

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