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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,895.82, 13,654.89 and 6,363.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,895.82, 13,654.89 and 6,363.81 is: 8,781.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,895.82 : 13,654.89 = 6,363.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,895.82/13,654.89 = 6,363.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,895.82x = 13,654.89 × 6,363.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,895.82x = 86,897,125.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,897,125.53/9,895.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,781.20

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