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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,843.51, 13,265.27 and 6,061.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,843.51, 13,265.27 and 6,061.75 is: 9,092.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,843.51 : 13,265.27 = 6,061.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,843.51/13,265.27 = 6,061.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,843.51x = 13,265.27 × 6,061.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,843.51x = 80,410,709.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,410,709.16/8,843.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,092.62

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