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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,722.63, 18,936.29 and 7,754.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,722.63, 18,936.29 and 7,754.55 is: 10,700.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,722.63 : 18,936.29 = 7,754.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,722.63/18,936.29 = 7,754.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,722.63x = 18,936.29 × 7,754.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,722.63x = 146,842,407.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,842,407.62/13,722.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,700.75

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