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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,660.92, 18,846.20 and 7,836.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,660.92, 18,846.20 and 7,836.92 is: 10,811.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,660.92 : 18,846.20 = 7,836.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,660.92/18,846.20 = 7,836.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,660.92x = 18,846.20 × 7,836.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,660.92x = 147,696,161.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,696,161.70/13,660.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,811.58

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