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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,984.54, 13,482.57 and 6,026.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,984.54, 13,482.57 and 6,026.33 is: 9,043.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,984.54 : 13,482.57 = 6,026.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,984.54/13,482.57 = 6,026.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,984.54x = 13,482.57 × 6,026.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,984.54x = 81,250,348.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,250,348.66/8,984.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,043.36

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