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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,046.79, 18,001.80 and 7,743.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,046.79, 18,001.80 and 7,743.33 is: 10,684.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,046.79 : 18,001.80 = 7,743.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,046.79/18,001.80 = 7,743.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,046.79x = 18,001.80 × 7,743.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,046.79x = 139,393,877.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,393,877.99/13,046.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,684.15

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