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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,934.32, 13,373.36 and 6,144.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,934.32, 13,373.36 and 6,144.64 is: 9,197.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,934.32 : 13,373.36 = 6,144.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,934.32/13,373.36 = 6,144.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,934.32x = 13,373.36 × 6,144.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,934.32x = 82,174,482.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,174,482.79/8,934.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,197.62

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