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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,666.80, 18,819.48 and 12,674.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,666.80, 18,819.48 and 12,674.46 is: 17,453.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,666.80 : 18,819.48 = 12,674.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,666.80/18,819.48 = 12,674.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,666.80x = 18,819.48 × 12,674.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,666.80x = 238,526,746.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,526,746.48/13,666.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,453.01

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