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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,468.80, 29,210.40 and 18,748.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,468.80, 29,210.40 and 18,748.80 is: 28,130.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,468.80 : 29,210.40 = 18,748.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,468.80/29,210.40 = 18,748.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,468.80x = 29,210.40 × 18,748.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,468.80x = 547,659,947.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,659,947.52/19,468.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,130.13

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