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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,736.49, 13,093.80 and 6,276.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,736.49, 13,093.80 and 6,276.07 is: 9,406.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,736.49 : 13,093.80 = 6,276.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,736.49/13,093.80 = 6,276.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,736.49x = 13,093.80 × 6,276.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,736.49x = 82,177,605.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,177,605.37/8,736.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,406.25

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