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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,926.95, 13,381.25 and 6,006.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,926.95, 13,381.25 and 6,006.09 is: 9,002.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,926.95 : 13,381.25 = 6,006.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,926.95/13,381.25 = 6,006.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,926.95x = 13,381.25 × 6,006.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,926.95x = 80,368,961.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,368,961.78/8,926.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,002.96

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