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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,964.94, 28,445.28 and 7,269.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,964.94, 28,445.28 and 7,269.95 is: 10,904.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,964.94 : 28,445.28 = 7,269.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,964.94/28,445.28 = 7,269.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,964.94x = 28,445.28 × 7,269.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,964.94x = 206,795,807.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,795,807.19/18,964.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,904.11

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