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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,499.83, 18,631.07 and 7,532.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,499.83, 18,631.07 and 7,532.05 is: 10,394.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,499.83 : 18,631.07 = 7,532.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,499.83/18,631.07 = 7,532.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,499.83x = 18,631.07 × 7,532.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,499.83x = 140,330,150.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,330,150.79/13,499.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,394.96

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