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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,028.03, 17,978.88 and 7,363.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,028.03, 17,978.88 and 7,363.22 is: 10,161.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,028.03 : 17,978.88 = 7,363.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,028.03/17,978.88 = 7,363.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,028.03x = 17,978.88 × 7,363.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,028.03x = 132,382,358.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,382,358.90/13,028.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,161.35

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