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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,001.91, 17,942.52 and 7,033.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,001.91, 17,942.52 and 7,033.59 is: 9,706.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,001.91 : 17,942.52 = 7,033.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,001.91/17,942.52 = 7,033.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,001.91x = 17,942.52 × 7,033.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,001.91x = 126,200,355.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,200,355.62/13,001.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,706.30

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