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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,670.97, 18,865.83 and 7,704.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,670.97, 18,865.83 and 7,704.57 is: 10,632.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,670.97 : 18,865.83 = 7,704.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,670.97/18,865.83 = 7,704.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,670.97x = 18,865.83 × 7,704.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,670.97x = 145,353,107.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,353,107.84/13,670.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,632.25

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