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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,010.16, 27,625.60 and 17,795.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,010.16, 27,625.60 and 17,795.60 is: 24,568.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,010.16 : 27,625.60 = 17,795.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,010.16/27,625.60 = 17,795.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,010.16x = 27,625.60 × 17,795.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,010.16x = 491,614,127.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,614,127.36/20,010.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,568.23

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