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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,982.48, 13,464.27 and 6,200.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,982.48, 13,464.27 and 6,200.13 is: 9,293.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,982.48 : 13,464.27 = 6,200.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,982.48/13,464.27 = 6,200.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,982.48x = 13,464.27 × 6,200.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,982.48x = 83,480,224.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,480,224.36/8,982.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,293.67

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