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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,695.44, 18,899.73 and 7,407.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,695.44, 18,899.73 and 7,407.81 is: 10,222.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,695.44 : 18,899.73 = 7,407.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,695.44/18,899.73 = 7,407.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,695.44x = 18,899.73 × 7,407.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,695.44x = 140,005,608.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,005,608.89/13,695.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,222.79

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