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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,954.82, 13,439.23 and 6,200.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,954.82, 13,439.23 and 6,200.80 is: 9,306.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,954.82 : 13,439.23 = 6,200.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,954.82/13,439.23 = 6,200.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,954.82x = 13,439.23 × 6,200.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,954.82x = 83,333,928.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,333,928.28/8,954.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,306.04

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