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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,368.79, 18,450.30 and 7,703.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,368.79, 18,450.30 and 7,703.75 is: 10,631.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,368.79 : 18,450.30 = 7,703.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,368.79/18,450.30 = 7,703.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,368.79x = 18,450.30 × 7,703.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,368.79x = 142,136,498.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,136,498.63/13,368.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,631.96

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