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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,877.91, 13,627.71 and 6,094.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,877.91, 13,627.71 and 6,094.52 is: 8,408.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,877.91 : 13,627.71 = 6,094.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,877.91/13,627.71 = 6,094.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,877.91x = 13,627.71 × 6,094.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,877.91x = 83,054,337.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,054,337.39/9,877.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,408.08

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