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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,438.02, 18,544.06 and 7,695.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,438.02, 18,544.06 and 7,695.28 is: 10,619.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,438.02 : 18,544.06 = 7,695.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,438.02/18,544.06 = 7,695.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,438.02x = 18,544.06 × 7,695.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,438.02x = 142,701,734.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,701,734.04/13,438.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,619.25

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