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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,095.78, 18,071.61 and 7,127.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,095.78, 18,071.61 and 7,127.49 is: 9,835.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,095.78 : 18,071.61 = 7,127.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,095.78/18,071.61 = 7,127.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,095.78x = 18,071.61 × 7,127.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,095.78x = 128,805,260.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,805,260.60/13,095.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,835.63

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