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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,693.29, 18,898.49 and 7,949.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,693.29, 18,898.49 and 7,949.52 is: 10,971.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,693.29 : 18,898.49 = 7,949.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,693.29/18,898.49 = 7,949.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,693.29x = 18,898.49 × 7,949.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,693.29x = 150,233,884.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,233,884.48/13,693.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,971.35

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