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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,512.91, 18,647.04 and 7,544.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,512.91, 18,647.04 and 7,544.96 is: 10,411.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,512.91 : 18,647.04 = 7,544.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,512.91/18,647.04 = 7,544.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,512.91x = 18,647.04 × 7,544.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,512.91x = 140,691,039.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,691,039.96/13,512.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,411.60

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