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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,833.44, 28,733.88 and 18,445.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,833.44, 28,733.88 and 18,445.95 is: 25,441.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,833.44 : 28,733.88 = 18,445.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,833.44/28,733.88 = 18,445.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,833.44x = 28,733.88 × 18,445.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,833.44x = 530,023,713.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,023,713.79/20,833.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,441.01

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