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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,918.91, 13,690.39 and 6,375.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,918.91, 13,690.39 and 6,375.97 is: 8,800.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,918.91 : 13,690.39 = 6,375.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,918.91/13,690.39 = 6,375.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,918.91x = 13,690.39 × 6,375.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,918.91x = 87,289,515.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,289,515.93/9,918.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,800.31

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