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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,925.41, 28,388.90 and 7,077.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,925.41, 28,388.90 and 7,077.99 is: 10,617.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,925.41 : 28,388.90 = 7,077.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,925.41/28,388.90 = 7,077.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,925.41x = 28,388.90 × 7,077.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,925.41x = 200,936,474.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,936,474.46/18,925.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,617.28

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