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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,567.76, 18,723.72 and 7,518.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,567.76, 18,723.72 and 7,518.80 is: 10,376.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,567.76 : 18,723.72 = 7,518.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,567.76/18,723.72 = 7,518.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,567.76x = 18,723.72 × 7,518.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,567.76x = 140,779,905.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,779,905.94/13,567.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,376.06

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