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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,976.52, 13,458.04 and 6,195.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,976.52, 13,458.04 and 6,195.25 is: 9,288.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,976.52 : 13,458.04 = 6,195.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,976.52/13,458.04 = 6,195.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,976.52x = 13,458.04 × 6,195.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,976.52x = 83,375,922.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,375,922.31/8,976.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,288.22

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