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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,765.14, 18,995.91 and 7,477.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,765.14, 18,995.91 and 7,477.51 is: 10,318.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,765.14 : 18,995.91 = 7,477.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,765.14/18,995.91 = 7,477.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,765.14x = 18,995.91 × 7,477.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,765.14x = 142,042,069.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,042,069.60/13,765.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,318.97

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