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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,929.65, 28,374.08 and 9,047.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,929.65, 28,374.08 and 9,047.92 is: 13,562.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,929.65 : 28,374.08 = 9,047.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,929.65/28,374.08 = 9,047.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,929.65x = 28,374.08 × 9,047.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,929.65x = 256,726,264.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,726,264.04/18,929.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,562.13

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