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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,028.54, 17,979.45 and 7,364.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,028.54, 17,979.45 and 7,364.30 is: 10,162.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,028.54 : 17,979.45 = 7,364.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,028.54/17,979.45 = 7,364.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,028.54x = 17,979.45 × 7,364.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,028.54x = 132,406,063.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,406,063.64/13,028.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,162.77

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