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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,699.46, 18,905.25 and 7,411.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,699.46, 18,905.25 and 7,411.82 is: 10,228.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,699.46 : 18,905.25 = 7,411.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,699.46/18,905.25 = 7,411.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,699.46x = 18,905.25 × 7,411.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,699.46x = 140,122,310.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,122,310.06/13,699.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,228.31

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