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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,630.52, 18,803.80 and 7,965.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,630.52, 18,803.80 and 7,965.50 is: 10,988.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,630.52 : 18,803.80 = 7,965.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,630.52/18,803.80 = 7,965.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,630.52x = 18,803.80 × 7,965.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,630.52x = 149,781,668.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,781,668.90/13,630.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,988.70

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