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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,664.59, 18,856.27 and 7,695.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,664.59, 18,856.27 and 7,695.91 is: 10,619.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,664.59 : 18,856.27 = 7,695.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,664.59/18,856.27 = 7,695.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,664.59x = 18,856.27 × 7,695.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,664.59x = 145,116,156.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,116,156.86/13,664.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,619.87

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