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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,465.79, 18,582.36 and 7,497.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,465.79, 18,582.36 and 7,497.33 is: 10,346.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,465.79 : 18,582.36 = 7,497.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,465.79/18,582.36 = 7,497.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,465.79x = 18,582.36 × 7,497.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,465.79x = 139,318,085.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,318,085.10/13,465.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,346.08

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