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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,751.84, 18,975.95 and 7,701.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,751.84, 18,975.95 and 7,701.23 is: 10,626.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,751.84 : 18,975.95 = 7,701.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,751.84/18,975.95 = 7,701.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,751.84x = 18,975.95 × 7,701.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,751.84x = 146,138,155.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,138,155.42/13,751.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,626.81

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