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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,900.08, 28,333.68 and 7,799.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,900.08, 28,333.68 and 7,799.84 is: 11,692.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,900.08 : 28,333.68 = 7,799.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,900.08/28,333.68 = 7,799.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,900.08x = 28,333.68 × 7,799.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,900.08x = 220,998,170.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,998,170.61/18,900.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,692.98

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