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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,609.54, 13,255.88 and 6,023.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,609.54, 13,255.88 and 6,023.73 is: 8,309.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,609.54 : 13,255.88 = 6,023.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,609.54/13,255.88 = 6,023.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,609.54x = 13,255.88 × 6,023.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,609.54x = 79,849,811.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,849,811.91/9,609.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,309.43

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