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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,492.62, 18,619.74 and 7,525.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,492.62, 18,619.74 and 7,525.62 is: 10,385.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,492.62 : 18,619.74 = 7,525.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,492.62/18,619.74 = 7,525.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,492.62x = 18,619.74 × 7,525.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,492.62x = 140,125,087.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,125,087.74/13,492.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,385.31

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