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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,324.55, 18,376.65 and 9,975.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,324.55, 18,376.65 and 9,975.29 is: 13,757.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,324.55 : 18,376.65 = 9,975.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,324.55/18,376.65 = 9,975.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,324.55x = 18,376.65 × 9,975.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,324.55x = 183,312,321.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,312,321.10/13,324.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,757.49

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