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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,755.29, 18,982.35 and 7,467.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,755.29, 18,982.35 and 7,467.66 is: 10,305.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,755.29 : 18,982.35 = 7,467.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,755.29/18,982.35 = 7,467.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,755.29x = 18,982.35 × 7,467.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,755.29x = 141,753,735.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,753,735.80/13,755.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,305.40

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