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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.11, 13.63 and 6.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.11, 13.63 and 6.43 is: 9.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.11 : 13.63 = 6.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.11/13.63 = 6.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.11x = 13.63 × 6.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.11x = 87.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87.64/9.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.62

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