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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,954.72, 28,422.54 and 11,059.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,954.72, 28,422.54 and 11,059.92 is: 16,584.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,954.72 : 28,422.54 = 11,059.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,954.72/28,422.54 = 11,059.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,954.72x = 28,422.54 × 11,059.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,954.72x = 314,351,018.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,351,018.60/18,954.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,584.31

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