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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,368.71, 18,449.25 and 7,703.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,368.71, 18,449.25 and 7,703.02 is: 10,630.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,368.71 : 18,449.25 = 7,703.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,368.71/18,449.25 = 7,703.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,368.71x = 18,449.25 × 7,703.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,368.71x = 142,114,849.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,114,849.49/13,368.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,630.41

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