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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,313, 18,371.94 and 7,425

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,313, 18,371.94 and 7,425 is: 10,246.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,313 : 18,371.94 = 7,425 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,313/18,371.94 = 7,425/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,313x = 18,371.94 × 7,425
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,313x = 136,411,654.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,411,654.50/13,313
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,246.50

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