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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,296.63, 18,332.31 and 10,897.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,296.63, 18,332.31 and 10,897.77 is: 15,024.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,296.63 : 18,332.31 = 10,897.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,296.63/18,332.31 = 10,897.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,296.63x = 18,332.31 × 10,897.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,296.63x = 199,781,297.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,781,297.95/13,296.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,024.96

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