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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,925.44, 28,388.46 and 15,406.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,925.44, 28,388.46 and 15,406.72 is: 23,110.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,925.44 : 28,388.46 = 15,406.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,925.44/28,388.46 = 15,406.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,925.44x = 28,388.46 × 15,406.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,925.44x = 437,373,054.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,373,054.45/18,925.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,110.32

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