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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,965.83, 13,446.45 and 6,357.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,965.83, 13,446.45 and 6,357.83 is: 9,535.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,965.83 : 13,446.45 = 6,357.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,965.83/13,446.45 = 6,357.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,965.83x = 13,446.45 × 6,357.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,965.83x = 85,490,243.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,490,243.20/8,965.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,535.12

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