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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,697.83, 18,902.95 and 7,410.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,697.83, 18,902.95 and 7,410.21 is: 10,226.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,697.83 : 18,902.95 = 7,410.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,697.83/18,902.95 = 7,410.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,697.83x = 18,902.95 × 7,410.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,697.83x = 140,074,829.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,074,829.12/13,697.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,226.06

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