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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,877.97, 28,326.47 and 13,366.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,877.97, 28,326.47 and 13,366.73 is: 20,056.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,877.97 : 28,326.47 = 13,366.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,877.97/28,326.47 = 13,366.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,877.97x = 28,326.47 × 13,366.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,877.97x = 378,632,276.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,632,276.34/18,877.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,056.83

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