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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,835.85, 13,254.17 and 6,250.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,835.85, 13,254.17 and 6,250.33 is: 9,375.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,835.85 : 13,254.17 = 6,250.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,835.85/13,254.17 = 6,250.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,835.85x = 13,254.17 × 6,250.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,835.85x = 82,842,885.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,842,885.73/8,835.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,375.77

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