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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,006.73, 30,012.80 and 7,354.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,006.73, 30,012.80 and 7,354.80 is: 11,033.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,006.73 : 30,012.80 = 7,354.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,006.73/30,012.80 = 7,354.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,006.73x = 30,012.80 × 7,354.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,006.73x = 220,738,104.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,738,104.67/20,006.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,033.19

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