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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,704.97, 13,055.36 and 6,095.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,704.97, 13,055.36 and 6,095.82 is: 9,142.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,704.97 : 13,055.36 = 6,095.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,704.97/13,055.36 = 6,095.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,704.97x = 13,055.36 × 6,095.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,704.97x = 79,583,094.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,583,094.12/8,704.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,142.26

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