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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,645.97, 18,829.39 and 7,677.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,645.97, 18,829.39 and 7,677.51 is: 10,593.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,645.97 : 18,829.39 = 7,677.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,645.97/18,829.39 = 7,677.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,645.97x = 18,829.39 × 7,677.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,645.97x = 144,562,785.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,562,785.97/13,645.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,593.81

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