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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,697.28, 18,902.25 and 7,409.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,697.28, 18,902.25 and 7,409.64 is: 10,225.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,697.28 : 18,902.25 = 7,409.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,697.28/18,902.25 = 7,409.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,697.28x = 18,902.25 × 7,409.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,697.28x = 140,058,867.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,058,867.69/13,697.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,225.31

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