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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,607.93, 18,777.72 and 7,943.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,607.93, 18,777.72 and 7,943.17 is: 10,960.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,607.93 : 18,777.72 = 7,943.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,607.93/18,777.72 = 7,943.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,607.93x = 18,777.72 × 7,943.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,607.93x = 149,154,622.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,154,622.17/13,607.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,960.86

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