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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,660.43, 13,326.68 and 6,079.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,660.43, 13,326.68 and 6,079.82 is: 8,387.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,660.43 : 13,326.68 = 6,079.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,660.43/13,326.68 = 6,079.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,660.43x = 13,326.68 × 6,079.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,660.43x = 81,023,815.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,023,815.60/9,660.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,387.19

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