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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,314.73, 18,374.90 and 7,346.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,314.73, 18,374.90 and 7,346.27 is: 10,138.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,314.73 : 18,374.90 = 7,346.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,314.73/18,374.90 = 7,346.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,314.73x = 18,374.90 × 7,346.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,314.73x = 134,986,975.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,986,975.47/13,314.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,138.17

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