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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,902.73, 28,354.09 and 18,875.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,902.73, 28,354.09 and 18,875.39 is: 28,313.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,902.73 : 28,354.09 = 18,875.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,902.73/28,354.09 = 18,875.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,902.73x = 28,354.09 × 18,875.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,902.73x = 535,194,506.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,194,506.85/18,902.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,313.08

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