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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,688.92, 18,895.82 and 10,658.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,688.92, 18,895.82 and 10,658.04 is: 14,712.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,688.92 : 18,895.82 = 10,658.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,688.92/18,895.82 = 10,658.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,688.92x = 18,895.82 × 10,658.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,688.92x = 201,392,405.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,392,405.39/13,688.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,712.07

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