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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,999.05, 28,504.34 and 13,463.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,999.05, 28,504.34 and 13,463.10 is: 20,198.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,999.05 : 28,504.34 = 13,463.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,999.05/28,504.34 = 13,463.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,999.05x = 28,504.34 × 13,463.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,999.05x = 383,756,712.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,756,712.54/18,999.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,198.74

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