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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,795.93, 13,521.47 and 6,259.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,795.93, 13,521.47 and 6,259.14 is: 8,639.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,795.93 : 13,521.47 = 6,259.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,795.93/13,521.47 = 6,259.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,795.93x = 13,521.47 × 6,259.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,795.93x = 84,632,773.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,632,773.74/9,795.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,639.59

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