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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,995.31, 28,484.03 and 11,100.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,995.31, 28,484.03 and 11,100.11 is: 16,644.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,995.31 : 28,484.03 = 11,100.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,995.31/28,484.03 = 11,100.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,995.31x = 28,484.03 × 11,100.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,995.31x = 316,175,810.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,175,810.74/18,995.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,644.94

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