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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,614.67, 18,787.57 and 7,646.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,614.67, 18,787.57 and 7,646.59 is: 10,551.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,614.67 : 18,787.57 = 7,646.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,614.67/18,787.57 = 7,646.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,614.67x = 18,787.57 × 7,646.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,614.67x = 143,660,844.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,660,844.89/13,614.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,551.92

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