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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,711.81, 18,921.22 and 7,744.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,711.81, 18,921.22 and 7,744.07 is: 10,686.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,711.81 : 18,921.22 = 7,744.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,711.81/18,921.22 = 7,744.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,711.81x = 18,921.22 × 7,744.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,711.81x = 146,527,252.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,527,252.17/13,711.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,686.21

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