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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,069.95, 30,104.99 and 6,742.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,069.95, 30,104.99 and 6,742.56 is: 10,113.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,069.95 : 30,104.99 = 6,742.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,069.95/30,104.99 = 6,742.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,069.95x = 30,104.99 × 6,742.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,069.95x = 202,984,843.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,984,843.77/20,069.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,113.87

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