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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,962.53, 13,437.18 and 6,034.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,962.53, 13,437.18 and 6,034.65 is: 9,047.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,962.53 : 13,437.18 = 6,034.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,962.53/13,437.18 = 6,034.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,962.53x = 13,437.18 × 6,034.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,962.53x = 81,088,678.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,088,678.29/8,962.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,047.52

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