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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,751.76, 18,977.82 and 7,464.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,751.76, 18,977.82 and 7,464.54 is: 10,301.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,751.76 : 18,977.82 = 7,464.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,751.76/18,977.82 = 7,464.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,751.76x = 18,977.82 × 7,464.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,751.76x = 141,660,696.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,660,696.50/13,751.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,301.28

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