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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,795.33, 13,507.79 and 6,257.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,795.33, 13,507.79 and 6,257.25 is: 8,628.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,795.33 : 13,507.79 = 6,257.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,795.33/13,507.79 = 6,257.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,795.33x = 13,507.79 × 6,257.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,795.33x = 84,521,587.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,521,587.69/9,795.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,628.76

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