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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,053.22, 17,999.82 and 7,747.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,053.22, 17,999.82 and 7,747.01 is: 10,682.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,053.22 : 17,999.82 = 7,747.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,053.22/17,999.82 = 7,747.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,053.22x = 17,999.82 × 7,747.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,053.22x = 139,444,695.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,444,695.54/13,053.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,682.79

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