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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,836.73, 13,573.55 and 6,006.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,836.73, 13,573.55 and 6,006.45 is: 8,288.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,836.73 : 13,573.55 = 6,006.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,836.73/13,573.55 = 6,006.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,836.73x = 13,573.55 × 6,006.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,836.73x = 81,528,849.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,528,849.40/9,836.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,288.21

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