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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,912.53, 28,373.36 and 5,764.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,912.53, 28,373.36 and 5,764.10 is: 8,647.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,912.53 : 28,373.36 = 5,764.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,912.53/28,373.36 = 5,764.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,912.53x = 28,373.36 × 5,764.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,912.53x = 163,546,713.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,546,713.69/18,912.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,647.53

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