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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,035.96, 12,463.67 and 6,513.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,035.96, 12,463.67 and 6,513.89 is: 8,984.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,035.96 : 12,463.67 = 6,513.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,035.96/12,463.67 = 6,513.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,035.96x = 12,463.67 × 6,513.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,035.96x = 81,186,929.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,186,929.34/9,035.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,984.88

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