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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,622.91, 18,800.64 and 8,318.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,622.91, 18,800.64 and 8,318.76 is: 11,480.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,622.91 : 18,800.64 = 8,318.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,622.91/18,800.64 = 8,318.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,622.91x = 18,800.64 × 8,318.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,622.91x = 156,398,012.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,398,012.01/13,622.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,480.51

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