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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,277.61, 18,323.10 and 7,309.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,277.61, 18,323.10 and 7,309.25 is: 10,086.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,277.61 : 18,323.10 = 7,309.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,277.61/18,323.10 = 7,309.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,277.61x = 18,323.10 × 7,309.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,277.61x = 133,928,118.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,928,118.68/13,277.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,086.76

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