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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,663.02, 13,345.98 and 6,837.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,663.02, 13,345.98 and 6,837.50 is: 9,443.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,663.02 : 13,345.98 = 6,837.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,663.02/13,345.98 = 6,837.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,663.02x = 13,345.98 × 6,837.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,663.02x = 91,253,138.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,253,138.25/9,663.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,443.54

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