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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,282.81, 18,330.84 and 7,619.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,282.81, 18,330.84 and 7,619.15 is: 10,514.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,282.81 : 18,330.84 = 7,619.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,282.81/18,330.84 = 7,619.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,282.81x = 18,330.84 × 7,619.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,282.81x = 139,665,465.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,665,465.41/13,282.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,514.75

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