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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,891.48, 28,306.44 and 13,334.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,891.48, 28,306.44 and 13,334.88 is: 19,980.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,891.48 : 28,306.44 = 13,334.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,891.48/28,306.44 = 13,334.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,891.48x = 28,306.44 × 13,334.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,891.48x = 377,462,980.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,462,980.63/18,891.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,980.59

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