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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,620.90, 18,753.39 and 11,623.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,620.90, 18,753.39 and 11,623.44 is: 16,003.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,620.90 : 18,753.39 = 11,623.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,620.90/18,753.39 = 11,623.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,620.90x = 18,753.39 × 11,623.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,620.90x = 217,978,903.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,978,903.46/13,620.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,003.27

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