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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,963.53, 11,923.38 and 6,009.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,963.53, 11,923.38 and 6,009.81 is: 8,998.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,963.53 : 11,923.38 = 6,009.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,963.53/11,923.38 = 6,009.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,963.53x = 11,923.38 × 6,009.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,963.53x = 71,657,248.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,657,248.36/7,963.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,998.18

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