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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,615.21, 18,787.96 and 7,645.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,615.21, 18,787.96 and 7,645.73 is: 10,550.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,615.21 : 18,787.96 = 7,645.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,615.21/18,787.96 = 7,645.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,615.21x = 18,787.96 × 7,645.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,615.21x = 143,647,675.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,647,675.04/13,615.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,550.53

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