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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,870.82, 13,621.76 and 6,093.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,870.82, 13,621.76 and 6,093.14 is: 8,408.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,870.82 : 13,621.76 = 6,093.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,870.82/13,621.76 = 6,093.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,870.82x = 13,621.76 × 6,093.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,870.82x = 82,999,290.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,999,290.73/9,870.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,408.55

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