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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,651.54, 18,845.26 and 10,295.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,651.54, 18,845.26 and 10,295.71 is: 14,212.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,651.54 : 18,845.26 = 10,295.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,651.54/18,845.26 = 10,295.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,651.54x = 18,845.26 × 10,295.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,651.54x = 194,025,258.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,025,258.98/13,651.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,212.70

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