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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,041.76, 30,062.64 and 13,795.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,041.76, 30,062.64 and 13,795.48 is: 20,693.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,041.76 : 30,062.64 = 13,795.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,041.76/30,062.64 = 13,795.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,041.76x = 30,062.64 × 13,795.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,041.76x = 414,728,638.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,728,638.18/20,041.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,693.22

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