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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,691.46, 18,894.80 and 7,723.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,691.46, 18,894.80 and 7,723.13 is: 10,658.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,691.46 : 18,894.80 = 7,723.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,691.46/18,894.80 = 7,723.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,691.46x = 18,894.80 × 7,723.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,691.46x = 145,926,996.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,926,996.72/13,691.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,658.25

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