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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,899.73, 28,344.74 and 7,206.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,899.73, 28,344.74 and 7,206.57 is: 10,808.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,899.73 : 28,344.74 = 7,206.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,899.73/28,344.74 = 7,206.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,899.73x = 28,344.74 × 7,206.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,899.73x = 204,268,316.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,268,316.91/18,899.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,808.00

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