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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,993.95, 13,782.74 and 6,453.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,993.95, 13,782.74 and 6,453.44 is: 8,899.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,993.95 : 13,782.74 = 6,453.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,993.95/13,782.74 = 6,453.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,993.95x = 13,782.74 × 6,453.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,993.95x = 88,946,085.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,946,085.63/9,993.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,899.99

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