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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,250.78, 18,282.08 and 7,943.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,250.78, 18,282.08 and 7,943.66 is: 10,959.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,250.78 : 18,282.08 = 7,943.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,250.78/18,282.08 = 7,943.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,250.78x = 18,282.08 × 7,943.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,250.78x = 145,226,627.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,226,627.61/13,250.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,959.86

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