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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,040.83, 13,581.99 and 6,414.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,040.83, 13,581.99 and 6,414.81 is: 9,636.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,040.83 : 13,581.99 = 6,414.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,040.83/13,581.99 = 6,414.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,040.83x = 13,581.99 × 6,414.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,040.83x = 87,125,885.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,125,885.27/9,040.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,636.93

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