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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,694.84, 18,898.80 and 7,407.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,694.84, 18,898.80 and 7,407.08 is: 10,221.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,694.84 : 18,898.80 = 7,407.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,694.84/18,898.80 = 7,407.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,694.84x = 18,898.80 × 7,407.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,694.84x = 139,984,923.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,984,923.50/13,694.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,221.73

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