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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,954.84, 28,435.11 and 6,127.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,954.84, 28,435.11 and 6,127.73 is: 9,192.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,954.84 : 28,435.11 = 6,127.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,954.84/28,435.11 = 6,127.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,954.84x = 28,435.11 × 6,127.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,954.84x = 174,242,676.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,242,676.60/18,954.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,192.52

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