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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,734.78, 18,952.92 and 7,684.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,734.78, 18,952.92 and 7,684.98 is: 10,604.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,734.78 : 18,952.92 = 7,684.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,734.78/18,952.92 = 7,684.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,734.78x = 18,952.92 × 7,684.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,734.78x = 145,652,811.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,652,811.14/13,734.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,604.67

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