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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,164.03, 18,160.15 and 7,782.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,164.03, 18,160.15 and 7,782.84 is: 10,736.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,164.03 : 18,160.15 = 7,782.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,164.03/18,160.15 = 7,782.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,164.03x = 18,160.15 × 7,782.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,164.03x = 141,337,541.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,337,541.83/13,164.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,736.65

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