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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,899.55, 13,654.27 and 6,359.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,899.55, 13,654.27 and 6,359.34 is: 8,771.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,899.55 : 13,654.27 = 6,359.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,899.55/13,654.27 = 6,359.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,899.55x = 13,654.27 × 6,359.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,899.55x = 86,832,204.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,832,204.53/9,899.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,771.33

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