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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,347.52, 18,420.92 and 7,379.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,347.52, 18,420.92 and 7,379.64 is: 10,184.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,347.52 : 18,420.92 = 7,379.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,347.52/18,420.92 = 7,379.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,347.52x = 18,420.92 × 7,379.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,347.52x = 135,939,748.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,939,748.84/13,347.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,184.65

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