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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,663.93, 18,855.90 and 7,695.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,663.93, 18,855.90 and 7,695.62 is: 10,619.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,663.93 : 18,855.90 = 7,695.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,663.93/18,855.90 = 7,695.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,663.93x = 18,855.90 × 7,695.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,663.93x = 145,107,841.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,107,841.16/13,663.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,619.77

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