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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,774.92, 13,147.26 and 6,297.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,774.92, 13,147.26 and 6,297.94 is: 9,436.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,774.92 : 13,147.26 = 6,297.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,774.92/13,147.26 = 6,297.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,774.92x = 13,147.26 × 6,297.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,774.92x = 82,800,654.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,800,654.64/8,774.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,436.06

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