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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,964.73, 28,450.76 and 7,277.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,964.73, 28,450.76 and 7,277.04 is: 10,916.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,964.73 : 28,450.76 = 7,277.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,964.73/28,450.76 = 7,277.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,964.73x = 28,450.76 × 7,277.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,964.73x = 207,037,318.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,037,318.55/18,964.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,916.97

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