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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,101.84, 18,041.13 and 11,736.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,101.84, 18,041.13 and 11,736.45 is: 16,161.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,101.84 : 18,041.13 = 11,736.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,101.84/18,041.13 = 11,736.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,101.84x = 18,041.13 × 11,736.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,101.84x = 211,738,820.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,738,820.19/13,101.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,161.00

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