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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,036.66, 17,993.08 and 7,734.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,036.66, 17,993.08 and 7,734.40 is: 10,674.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,036.66 : 17,993.08 = 7,734.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,036.66/17,993.08 = 7,734.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,036.66x = 17,993.08 × 7,734.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,036.66x = 139,165,677.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,165,677.95/13,036.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,674.95

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