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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,751.16, 18,976.71 and 7,463.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,751.16, 18,976.71 and 7,463.53 is: 10,299.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,751.16 : 18,976.71 = 7,463.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,751.16/18,976.71 = 7,463.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,751.16x = 18,976.71 × 7,463.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,751.16x = 141,633,244.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,633,244.39/13,751.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,299.73

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