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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,916.22, 28,295.31 and 13,293.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,916.22, 28,295.31 and 13,293.48 is: 19,884.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,916.22 : 28,295.31 = 13,293.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,916.22/28,295.31 = 13,293.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,916.22x = 28,295.31 × 13,293.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,916.22x = 376,143,137.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,143,137.58/18,916.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,884.69

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