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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,289.91, 28,918.46 and 18,371.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,289.91, 28,918.46 and 18,371.37 is: 27,541.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,289.91 : 28,918.46 = 18,371.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,289.91/28,918.46 = 18,371.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,289.91x = 28,918.46 × 18,371.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,289.91x = 531,271,636.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,271,636.63/19,289.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,541.43

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