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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,019.55, 17,966.46 and 7,641.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,019.55, 17,966.46 and 7,641.25 is: 10,544.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,019.55 : 17,966.46 = 7,641.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,019.55/17,966.46 = 7,641.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,019.55x = 17,966.46 × 7,641.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,019.55x = 137,286,254.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,286,254.29/13,019.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,544.62

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