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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,795.76, 13,511.44 and 6,257.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,795.76, 13,511.44 and 6,257.40 is: 8,630.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,795.76 : 13,511.44 = 6,257.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,795.76/13,511.44 = 6,257.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,795.76x = 13,511.44 × 6,257.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,795.76x = 84,546,484.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,546,484.66/9,795.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,630.93

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