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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,281.80, 28,922.70 and 18,115.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,281.80, 28,922.70 and 18,115.40 is: 27,173.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,281.80 : 28,922.70 = 18,115.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,281.80/28,922.70 = 18,115.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,281.80x = 28,922.70 × 18,115.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,281.80x = 523,946,279.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,946,279.58/19,281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,173.10

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