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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,969.63, 28,454.43 and 4,928.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,969.63, 28,454.43 and 4,928.48 is: 7,392.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,969.63 : 28,454.43 = 4,928.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,969.63/28,454.43 = 4,928.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,969.63x = 28,454.43 × 4,928.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,969.63x = 140,237,089.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,237,089.17/18,969.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,392.72

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