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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,629.65, 13,281.80 and 6,089.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,629.65, 13,281.80 and 6,089.44 is: 8,398.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,629.65 : 13,281.80 = 6,089.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,629.65/13,281.80 = 6,089.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,629.65x = 13,281.80 × 6,089.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,629.65x = 80,878,724.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,878,724.19/9,629.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,398.93

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