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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,764.63, 18,995.09 and 7,477.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,764.63, 18,995.09 and 7,477.05 is: 10,318.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,764.63 : 18,995.09 = 7,477.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,764.63/18,995.09 = 7,477.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,764.63x = 18,995.09 × 7,477.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,764.63x = 142,027,200.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,027,200.30/13,764.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,318.27

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