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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,498.43, 29,264.05 and 18,268.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,498.43, 29,264.05 and 18,268.25 is: 27,417.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,498.43 : 29,264.05 = 18,268.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,498.43/29,264.05 = 18,268.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,498.43x = 29,264.05 × 18,268.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,498.43x = 534,602,823.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,602,823.67/19,498.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,417.73

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