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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,946.51, 28,404.33 and 7,093.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,946.51, 28,404.33 and 7,093.63 is: 10,634.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,946.51 : 28,404.33 = 7,093.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,946.51/28,404.33 = 7,093.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,946.51x = 28,404.33 × 7,093.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,946.51x = 201,489,706.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,489,706.42/18,946.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,634.66

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