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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,033.62, 17,986.41 and 7,065.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,033.62, 17,986.41 and 7,065.28 is: 9,750.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,033.62 : 17,986.41 = 7,065.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,033.62/17,986.41 = 7,065.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,033.62x = 17,986.41 × 7,065.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,033.62x = 127,079,022.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,079,022.84/13,033.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,750.09

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