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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,483.47, 39,254.99 and 18,906.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,483.47, 39,254.99 and 18,906.44 is: 26,056.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,483.47 : 39,254.99 = 18,906.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,483.47/39,254.99 = 18,906.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,483.47x = 39,254.99 × 18,906.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,483.47x = 742,171,822.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,171,822.33/28,483.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,056.23

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