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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,963.73, 28,449.26 and 7,276.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,963.73, 28,449.26 and 7,276.04 is: 10,915.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,963.73 : 28,449.26 = 7,276.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,963.73/28,449.26 = 7,276.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,963.73x = 28,449.26 × 7,276.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,963.73x = 206,997,953.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,997,953.73/18,963.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,915.47

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