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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,070.31, 18,039.63 and 7,764.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,070.31, 18,039.63 and 7,764.09 is: 10,715.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,070.31 : 18,039.63 = 7,764.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,070.31/18,039.63 = 7,764.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,070.31x = 18,039.63 × 7,764.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,070.31x = 140,061,310.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,061,310.89/13,070.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,715.99

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