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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,725.62, 18,941.16 and 7,757.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,725.62, 18,941.16 and 7,757.10 is: 10,704.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,725.62 : 18,941.16 = 7,757.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,725.62/18,941.16 = 7,757.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,725.62x = 18,941.16 × 7,757.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,725.62x = 146,928,472.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,928,472.24/13,725.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,704.69

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