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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,033.76, 17,986.59 and 7,065.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,033.76, 17,986.59 and 7,065.47 is: 9,750.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,033.76 : 17,986.59 = 7,065.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,033.76/17,986.59 = 7,065.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,033.76x = 17,986.59 × 7,065.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,033.76x = 127,083,757.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,083,757.01/13,033.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,750.36

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