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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,899.91, 28,350.81 and 13,377.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,899.91, 28,350.81 and 13,377.96 is: 20,067.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,899.91 : 28,350.81 = 13,377.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,899.91/28,350.81 = 13,377.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,899.91x = 28,350.81 × 13,377.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,899.91x = 379,276,002.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,276,002.15/18,899.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,067.61

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