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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,469.76, 18,592.47 and 10,949.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,469.76, 18,592.47 and 10,949.85 is: 15,114.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,469.76 : 18,592.47 = 10,949.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,469.76/18,592.47 = 10,949.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,469.76x = 18,592.47 × 10,949.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,469.76x = 203,584,757.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,584,757.63/13,469.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,114.21

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