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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,625.92, 18,803.70 and 7,960.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,625.92, 18,803.70 and 7,960.24 is: 10,985.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,625.92 : 18,803.70 = 7,960.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,625.92/18,803.70 = 7,960.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,625.92x = 18,803.70 × 7,960.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,625.92x = 149,681,964.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,681,964.89/13,625.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,985.09

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