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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,364.73, 18,442.07 and 7,986.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,364.73, 18,442.07 and 7,986.09 is: 11,020.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,364.73 : 18,442.07 = 7,986.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,364.73/18,442.07 = 7,986.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,364.73x = 18,442.07 × 7,986.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,364.73x = 147,279,990.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,279,990.88/13,364.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,020.05

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