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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,388.44, 18,475.81 and 7,723.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,388.44, 18,475.81 and 7,723.44 is: 10,658.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,388.44 : 18,475.81 = 7,723.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,388.44/18,475.81 = 7,723.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,388.44x = 18,475.81 × 7,723.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,388.44x = 142,696,809.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,696,809.99/13,388.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,658.21

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