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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,995.71, 13,498.16 and 6,067.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,995.71, 13,498.16 and 6,067.88 is: 9,104.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,995.71 : 13,498.16 = 6,067.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,995.71/13,498.16 = 6,067.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,995.71x = 13,498.16 × 6,067.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,995.71x = 81,905,117.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,905,117.27/8,995.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,104.91

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