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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,466.67, 18,581.85 and 7,496.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,466.67, 18,581.85 and 7,496.97 is: 10,344.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,466.67 : 18,581.85 = 7,496.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,466.67/18,581.85 = 7,496.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,466.67x = 18,581.85 × 7,496.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,466.67x = 139,307,571.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,307,571.99/13,466.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,344.62

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