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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,984.31, 13,483.52 and 6,230.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,984.31, 13,483.52 and 6,230.31 is: 9,350.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,984.31 : 13,483.52 = 6,230.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,984.31/13,483.52 = 6,230.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,984.31x = 13,483.52 × 6,230.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,984.31x = 84,006,478.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,006,478.34/8,984.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,350.35

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