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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,930.11, 13,356.88 and 6,436.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,930.11, 13,356.88 and 6,436.93 is: 9,627.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,930.11 : 13,356.88 = 6,436.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,930.11/13,356.88 = 6,436.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,930.11x = 13,356.88 × 6,436.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,930.11x = 85,977,301.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,977,301.58/8,930.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,627.80

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