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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,965.94, 28,441.51 and 7,113.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,965.94, 28,441.51 and 7,113.25 is: 10,667.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,965.94 : 28,441.51 = 7,113.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,965.94/28,441.51 = 7,113.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,965.94x = 28,441.51 × 7,113.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,965.94x = 202,311,588.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,311,588.78/18,965.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,667.10

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