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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,903.04, 13,354.56 and 6,259.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,903.04, 13,354.56 and 6,259.68 is: 9,389.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,903.04 : 13,354.56 = 6,259.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,903.04/13,354.56 = 6,259.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,903.04x = 13,354.56 × 6,259.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,903.04x = 83,595,272.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,595,272.14/8,903.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,389.52

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