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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,495.28, 18,623.40 and 7,445.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,495.28, 18,623.40 and 7,445.84 is: 10,275.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,495.28 : 18,623.40 = 7,445.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,495.28/18,623.40 = 7,445.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,495.28x = 18,623.40 × 7,445.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,495.28x = 138,666,763.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,666,763.54/13,495.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,275.20

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