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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,699.29, 18,904.98 and 7,730.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,699.29, 18,904.98 and 7,730.94 is: 10,668.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,699.29 : 18,904.98 = 7,730.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,699.29/18,904.98 = 7,730.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,699.29x = 18,904.98 × 7,730.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,699.29x = 146,153,171.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,153,171.56/13,699.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,668.67

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