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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,663.41, 18,855.86 and 7,695.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,663.41, 18,855.86 and 7,695.32 is: 10,619.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,663.41 : 18,855.86 = 7,695.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,663.41/18,855.86 = 7,695.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,663.41x = 18,855.86 × 7,695.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,663.41x = 145,101,743.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,101,743.82/13,663.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,619.73

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