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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,705.55, 18,913.67 and 7,417.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,705.55, 18,913.67 and 7,417.93 is: 10,236.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,705.55 : 18,913.67 = 7,417.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,705.55/18,913.67 = 7,417.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,705.55x = 18,913.67 × 7,417.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,705.55x = 140,300,280.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,300,280.10/13,705.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,236.75

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