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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,332.76, 18,398.45 and 7,961.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,332.76, 18,398.45 and 7,961.25 is: 10,986.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,332.76 : 18,398.45 = 7,961.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,332.76/18,398.45 = 7,961.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,332.76x = 18,398.45 × 7,961.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,332.76x = 146,474,689.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,474,689.25/13,332.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,986.07

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