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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,962.03, 13,436.43 and 6,034.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,962.03, 13,436.43 and 6,034.15 is: 9,046.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,962.03 : 13,436.43 = 6,034.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,962.03/13,436.43 = 6,034.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,962.03x = 13,436.43 × 6,034.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,962.03x = 81,077,434.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,077,434.08/8,962.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,046.77

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