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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,734.83, 13,093.02 and 6,268.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,734.83, 13,093.02 and 6,268.31 is: 9,395.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,734.83 : 13,093.02 = 6,268.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,734.83/13,093.02 = 6,268.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,734.83x = 13,093.02 × 6,268.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,734.83x = 82,071,042.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,071,042.73/8,734.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,395.84

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