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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,074.77, 30,125.97 and 6,927.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,074.77, 30,125.97 and 6,927.14 is: 10,395.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,074.77 : 30,125.97 = 6,927.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,074.77/30,125.97 = 6,927.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,074.77x = 30,125.97 × 6,927.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,074.77x = 208,686,887.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,686,887.14/20,074.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,395.48

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