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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,889.54, 28,340.46 and 9,029.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,889.54, 28,340.46 and 9,029.59 is: 13,547.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,889.54 : 28,340.46 = 9,029.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,889.54/28,340.46 = 9,029.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,889.54x = 28,340.46 × 9,029.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,889.54x = 255,902,663.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,902,663.36/18,889.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,547.32

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