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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,654.54, 18,849.08 and 9,180.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,654.54, 18,849.08 and 9,180.88 is: 12,673.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,654.54 : 18,849.08 = 9,180.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,654.54/18,849.08 = 9,180.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,654.54x = 18,849.08 × 9,180.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,654.54x = 173,051,141.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,051,141.59/13,654.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,673.52

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