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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,927.64, 13,411.98 and 6,301.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,927.64, 13,411.98 and 6,301.19 is: 9,466.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,927.64 : 13,411.98 = 6,301.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,927.64/13,411.98 = 6,301.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,927.64x = 13,411.98 × 6,301.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,927.64x = 84,511,467.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,511,467.79/8,927.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,466.27

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