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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,964.83, 13,444.95 and 6,356.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,964.83, 13,444.95 and 6,356.83 is: 9,533.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,964.83 : 13,444.95 = 6,356.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,964.83/13,444.95 = 6,356.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,964.83x = 13,444.95 × 6,356.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,964.83x = 85,467,194.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,467,194.28/8,964.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,533.62

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