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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,764.88, 18,995.52 and 7,477.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,764.88, 18,995.52 and 7,477.26 is: 10,318.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,764.88 : 18,995.52 = 7,477.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,764.88/18,995.52 = 7,477.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,764.88x = 18,995.52 × 7,477.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,764.88x = 142,034,441.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,034,441.88/13,764.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,318.61

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