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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,763.92, 13,150.20 and 6,183.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,763.92, 13,150.20 and 6,183.44 is: 9,278.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,763.92 : 13,150.20 = 6,183.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,763.92/13,150.20 = 6,183.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,763.92x = 13,150.20 × 6,183.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,763.92x = 81,313,472.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,313,472.69/8,763.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,278.21

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